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Requisition ID # 172443 

Job Category: Engineering / Science 

Job Level: Manager/Principal

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

The 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 Summary

Leads a team of grid innovation engineers and quantitative analysts to develop and advance the enterprise reliability and resilience strategy. In this role, sets 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, while partnering with senior leadership, engineering teams, and business units to implement company investment strategies and initiatives. Represents the company in technical committees and external forums, influencing industry best practices and advising leadership on reliability performance, risk, and long-term strategy. Demonstrates credibility and sound judgment in PG&E's role as planner and decision-maker for the distribution grid. Ensures regulatory compliance while advancing innovation to meet the evolving needs of the electric system.

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 might 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 into 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: $155,000
Bay Area Mid-Point: $210,000
Bay Area Maximum: $265,000

Job Responsibilities

   Manages grid modernization products and programs, aligning and driving the execution of the portfolio within the context of a broader portfolio strategy.
   Manages staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, rewards, and recognition.
   Manages budgeting and forecasting for the team's work.
   Solves unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
   Develops innovative solutions to cross-organizational issues, including process development and continuous improvement.
   Establishes relationships with key external stakeholders (i.e., industry and regulatory).
   Works with and leverages relationships with Managers, Directors, and Senior Directors across functions / PG&E
   Explore, innovate, and demonstrate technologies that facilitate easier grid integration.
   Represent PG&E as its technical expert, integrating distributed resources and technologies onto the electric grid in regulatory proceedings and industry working groups.

Qualifications

Minimum:

   Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent related experience.
   Six years of relevant experience.

Desired:

   Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
   Experience developing a strategy for innovative grid modernization tools or products. 
   Experience with data processing tools.
   Experience in Transmission or Distribution System Planning.
   Experience representing the company with external stakeholders in regulatory proceedings.
   Professional Engineering License (Power)

Supplemental Minimum: 

   Travel approximately 20% with occasional overnight stays.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies: 

   Electrical Engineering knowledge with a focus on Power Systems.
   Knowledge of applicable engineering principles, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the industry and PG&E.
   Experience working in a regulatory environment and representing work in a regulatory setting.
   Excellent leadership and public speaking skills.
   Ability to lead and influence strategic planning and decision-making, working with senior management at PG&E.
   Ability to develop and manage department budgets, expenses, and variances.
   Ability to communicate and support company and organization policies, procedures, goals, objectives, vision, and values.
   Knowledge of the technical impact of distributed generation on grid planning and operations.

Pacific 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.