Requisition ID # 172356
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department OverviewThe System Performance, Reliability and Resiliency Strategy team within the overall Electric Transmission and Distribution Engineering organization is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the resources necessary to successfully execute PG&E's Electric Reliability Strategy and initiatives. Within this department the Resiliency Strategy and Partnerships team will lead the long-term reliability and resiliency strategy. This work will include driving the development of related IEEE/IEC, FERC/NERC, EEI/IUNG/AEIC standards.
Position SummaryLeads enterprise reliability and resilience strategy, setting the technical vision and direction for reliability engineering across the organization. Serves as a recognized industry leader, driving standards development through active engagement with IEEE, IEC, FERC/NERC, and key utility associations. Represents the company in technical committees and external forums, influencing industry best practices while advising leadership on reliability performance, risks, and long-term strategy.
This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to report to their assigned office location at least two or three days per week. The remaining days may be worked remotely, depending on business needs. The headquarters is located in the Oakland General Office.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company, in good faith, believes it may pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the job's locality. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
Although we estimate the successful candidate hired for this role will be placed toward the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis based on these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.
A reasonable salary range is:
Bay Area Minimum: $122,000
Bay Area Mid-Point: $158,000
Bay Area Maximum: $194,000
Job Responsibilities Assist customers in assessing the viability of distributed technology and/or resource interconnection projects
Collaborate with other utilities, manufacturers, engineering IT, and standards departments on advancing new distributed energy resources applications, such as smart inverters, and reducing interconnection costs
Understand the various data streams that are needed to model grid impacts
Meet with stakeholders to better understand their issues and inform them of the potential grid impacts
Explore, innovate, and demonstrate technologies that facilitate easier grid integration
Identify conditions when DER may provide more benefits to the customers and the grid
Assist in assessments of potential distributed energy resources risks at higher penetration levels
Assist in material prep and/or presenting for technical experts in regulatory proceedings and industry working groups
QualificationsMinimum: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
Experience with grid modeling software (e.g., CYMDIST, PSLF, Aspen, etc.).
5 years of electric utility-related experience.
Desired: Electrical Engineering Degree with Power Systems emphasis
Master of Science in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
Licensed Engineer-in-Training in the State of California
Experience with data processing tools such as Excel, Access, SQL, etc.
Protection System Engineering experience
Experience in Transmission or Distribution System Planning
Experience in Transmission or Distribution Operations
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: Competency in planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
Competency in using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others
Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local regulations and laws as needed to perform at the job level
Knowledge of power system engineering and operations
Competency to work cohesively in fast-paced team environments
Knowledge of the technical impact of distributed generation on grid operations
Competency in coordinating your work with other active projects
Purpose, Virtues and StandsOur
Purpose explains "why" we exist:
- Delivering for our hometowns
- Serving our planet
- Leading with love
Our
Virtues capture "who" we need to be:
- Trustworthy
- Empathetic
- Curious
- Tenacious
- Nimble
- Owners
Our
Stands are "what" we will achieve together:
- Everyone and everything is always safe
- Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
- It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
- Clean and resilient energy for all
- Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors
More About Our Company
EEOPacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a workforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.
Employee Privacy Notice The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020. CCPA grants new and far-reaching privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information PG&E collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed through the following link:
Employee Privacy Notice PG&E will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with all state and local laws.
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