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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for strategy engineer in California is $102,326.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,300.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a strategy engineer?

Strategy Engineers are professionals who analyze, develop, and implement long-term plans to help organizations achieve their business objectives. They combine technical knowledge with business acumen to identify opportunities, assess risks, and recommend solutions that align with a company's strategic goals. Their work often involves market research, data analysis, and collaboration with various departments to ensure successful execution of strategies. Strategy Engineers play a crucial role in driving innovation, improving efficiency, and maintaining a competitive edge for the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a strategy engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Strategy Engineer, you need strong analytical skills, business acumen, and a degree in engineering, business, or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools (like Excel, Tableau, or Python), modeling software, and sometimes certifications like Six Sigma or PMP are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills set standout professionals apart. These competencies are crucial for developing effective strategies that drive business growth and optimize operational performance.

How does a strategy engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success?

Strategy Engineers often work closely with teams from product development, operations, finance, and marketing to ensure that engineering solutions align with broader business objectives. This collaboration involves regular meetings to share insights, analyze data, and develop actionable plans. By bridging technical expertise with strategic planning, Strategy Engineers help prioritize initiatives, allocate resources efficiently, and track progress against key performance indicators. This collaborative approach not only fosters innovation but also ensures that projects are delivered on time and within scope.
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Infographic showing various Strategy Engineer job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,326 per year, or $49.2 per hour.

Senior Electric Standards and Strategy Engineer

PG&E Corporation

Fresno, CA • Hybrid

$153K - $197K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 hours ago

Job description

Requisition ID # 172484 

Job Category: Engineering / Science 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Fresno

Department Overview

The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers. 

Position Summary

 

This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.

 

The Senior level engineer job requires mastery of the Journey level engineer skills and duties. This position is responsible for providing technical specification of equipment, design criteria, standards and implementation support for the substation electrical transformers and handles complex problems and issues.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory.

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 locality of the job.  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.

The annual salary range is:

CA Minimum, $153,828 

CA Maximum, $197,628 

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead development, implementation, and management of a complete asset life cycle and system reliability strate­gies, plans, and programs including asset installation, maintenance, operations, replacement, and removal.
  • Address and manage emergency issues associated with assigned assets.
  • Support, perform or lead, as assigned, root cause analysis.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert in area of field and applies extensive knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices. Develop and provide specialized training on assets within areas of expertise.
  • Provide technical expertise in implementation of complex and large-scale projects.
  • Where applicable, act as a liaison with Maintenance and Construction personnel by providing communication and feedback regarding construction standards, work procedures and equipment iss­­­ues.
  • Provide support on regulatory, governmental and other third-party issues.

 

Qualifications

 

Minimum:

  • BS Degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering or other related engineering degree as appropriate from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
  • 8 years of cumulative experience in engineering, planning and/or operations

 

Desired:

  • Experience in Quality audits or cause analysis
  • Experience in substation equipment and environmental monitoring
  • Experience in substation instrument transformers, insulators, lightning arresters, and/or animal abatement (for Electrical Engineers)
  • Experience in substation control buildings, structures, foundations, and/or roadways (for Civil Engineers)
  • Current and active California PE license desired
  • 10% travel to conferences, suppliers’ factories, and PG&E facilities

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