Requisition ID # 164842 Job Category: Power Generation; Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Operations - Other Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for our customers. Our nearly 1,000 coworkers are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner. Our hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped-storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams and more than 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances. Natural gas-fired plants in operation are Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka; Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility-scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E's successful entry into battery energy storage, our Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County. Position Summary This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining. This is a senior-level project engineer job that supports Power Generation's dam safety and asset management programs to ensure public and employee safety, maintain hydroelectric infrastructure, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements. The job requires mastery of the Journey Project Engineer job duties and is responsible for leading, consulting, and implementing engineering solutions for the department's most complex, highest risk, and highest profile projects and programs. As a designated subject matter expert (SME), the Senior Project Engineer is widely recognized as a technical resource and practice leader within the department, as well as by external partners, regulators, and stakeholders. The position requires application of expert judgment, a thorough understanding of regulatory guidelines and expectations for dam safety engineering, and an extensive knowledge of the power generation industry. The position also requires extensive project and contract management skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and ability to independently resolve complex problems with only general direction. The Senior Project Engineer provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, knowledge transfer, and assistance to technical employees and teams. Responsibilities may include Privileged and Confidential work. 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. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum: $ 153,828 Bay Area Maximum: $ 197,628 Job Responsibilities Performs functions of Associate and Journey level Project Engineers, but for more complex, larger budget, and higher profile projects. Job duties will vary by assignment. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Assists teams of engineers, consultants, contract technical personnel, and support staff in collecting and evaluating data, conducting assessments and technical studies, performing engineering analyses, preparing reports, and developing recommendations to support the safe and reliable performance of PG&E's hydroelectric infrastructure, including dams, water conveyance, and appurtenant facilities. Provides guidance, direction, and technical support for surveillance and monitoring, condition assessment, planning, engineering analysis and design, code and regulatory compliance, asset management, project construction, quality assurance, operation, maintenance, and repair of dams, canals, tunnels, flumes, penstocks, and other civil hydroelectric infrastructure. Leads and applies extensive knowledge in the planning, design, permitting, and project management efforts for multiple complex and/or large generation projects that can be discipline specific, multi-discipline, or programmatic in nature. Provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, oversight, and quality control for assigned projects and technical work done in discipline, knowledge transfer, and assistance to many technical and/or project management employees and teams; may act as an engineering and/or project management mentor. May oversee the work of other engineers. Reviews, approves, leads, and/or performs engineering analyses, studies, designs, construction documents, regulatory submittals, and other work products. Leads the development and/or presentation of findings to both internal and external organizations, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and outside vendors. Interprets, applies, and educates others in applicable industry standards, and regulatory codes and regulations. Establishes and maintains internal guidelines for engineering studies and submittals to regulatory agencies. Develops and/or evolves engineering processes, standards and specifications. Works with supervisor and others to manage relationships with external stakeholders; develop regulatory and facility safety strategies; and negotiate with regulatory agencies and third parties on complex project and facility safety issues. Develops and champions company-wide best practices. Prepares and delivers technical presentations and briefings to PG&E leaders, various agencies, and the public as appropriate. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced team members. Researches and develops innovative and appropriate solutions to complex technical problems. Under limited general direction, independently plans and conducts work to meet assigned general objectives. Performs other duties as assigned as related to engineering and project management. Supports Supervising Engineers, Project Managers, and Principal Engineers. Works with Supervisors and Principals for some duties. Leads the development and implementation of programmatic solutions, process improvements, regulatory relations, contracting strategies, and very large and/or complex projects. Represents PG&E at external industry associations, committees, trade organizations, and other inter-utility groups. External contacts primarily include directing project-related work and contract administration with contractors and vendors; providing information, conducting discussions, and obtaining approvals from regulatory agencies; and interaction with industry associations. Internal contacts are primarily with Power Generation personnel, including project team members, and PG&E internal services organizations and typically include directing project-related work, discussing and reporting progress, exchanging and coordinating information, managing meetings and providing appropriate documentation. Partners with internal or external stakeholders to solve problems and explore alternative solutions. Qualifications Minimum: A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required. Current and active California PE license required Mastery of the Associate and Journey level Project Engineer job duties and demonstrated knowledge, leadership, and ability to perform the job duties of the Senior level Project Engineer. Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of eight years of cumulative experience in engineering, design, and construction (or water rights, as assigned); at least five of which must be in generation or heavy industry. Desired: BS Degree in Civil Engineering Post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in hydrologic, hydraulic, and/or water resources engineering (or job-related discipline or equivalent experience) Education, training, and expertise in hydrology and hydraulic engineering, including fluid mechanics, open channel and pressurized flow, hydraulic modeling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, and precipitation, runoff, and flood routing studies Demonstrated experience with: Scripting, GIS and hydrologic and hydraulics software applications including HEC-HMS, RMC-BestFit, RMC-RFA, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), HEC-LifeSim, Flow3D Hydrology development and analysis, flood frequency analysis Probable maximum precipitation and flood Inflow design flood assessment Dam breach modeling and inundation mapping Dam safety consequence analysis Spillway hydraulics Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling Spillway rock scour analysis Engineering evaluation, assessment, maintenance, and repair of water storage, conveyance, and control structures including dams, spillways, canals, tunnels, pipelines, and associated gates and valves Analysis and design of dams, hydraulic control, and water conveyance structures Analysis . click apply for full job details
08/29/2025
Full time
Requisition ID # 164842 Job Category: Power Generation; Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Operations - Other Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for our customers. Our nearly 1,000 coworkers are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner. Our hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped-storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams and more than 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances. Natural gas-fired plants in operation are Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka; Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility-scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E's successful entry into battery energy storage, our Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County. Position Summary This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining. This is a senior-level project engineer job that supports Power Generation's dam safety and asset management programs to ensure public and employee safety, maintain hydroelectric infrastructure, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements. The job requires mastery of the Journey Project Engineer job duties and is responsible for leading, consulting, and implementing engineering solutions for the department's most complex, highest risk, and highest profile projects and programs. As a designated subject matter expert (SME), the Senior Project Engineer is widely recognized as a technical resource and practice leader within the department, as well as by external partners, regulators, and stakeholders. The position requires application of expert judgment, a thorough understanding of regulatory guidelines and expectations for dam safety engineering, and an extensive knowledge of the power generation industry. The position also requires extensive project and contract management skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and ability to independently resolve complex problems with only general direction. The Senior Project Engineer provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, knowledge transfer, and assistance to technical employees and teams. Responsibilities may include Privileged and Confidential work. 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. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum: $ 153,828 Bay Area Maximum: $ 197,628 Job Responsibilities Performs functions of Associate and Journey level Project Engineers, but for more complex, larger budget, and higher profile projects. Job duties will vary by assignment. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Assists teams of engineers, consultants, contract technical personnel, and support staff in collecting and evaluating data, conducting assessments and technical studies, performing engineering analyses, preparing reports, and developing recommendations to support the safe and reliable performance of PG&E's hydroelectric infrastructure, including dams, water conveyance, and appurtenant facilities. Provides guidance, direction, and technical support for surveillance and monitoring, condition assessment, planning, engineering analysis and design, code and regulatory compliance, asset management, project construction, quality assurance, operation, maintenance, and repair of dams, canals, tunnels, flumes, penstocks, and other civil hydroelectric infrastructure. Leads and applies extensive knowledge in the planning, design, permitting, and project management efforts for multiple complex and/or large generation projects that can be discipline specific, multi-discipline, or programmatic in nature. Provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, oversight, and quality control for assigned projects and technical work done in discipline, knowledge transfer, and assistance to many technical and/or project management employees and teams; may act as an engineering and/or project management mentor. May oversee the work of other engineers. Reviews, approves, leads, and/or performs engineering analyses, studies, designs, construction documents, regulatory submittals, and other work products. Leads the development and/or presentation of findings to both internal and external organizations, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and outside vendors. Interprets, applies, and educates others in applicable industry standards, and regulatory codes and regulations. Establishes and maintains internal guidelines for engineering studies and submittals to regulatory agencies. Develops and/or evolves engineering processes, standards and specifications. Works with supervisor and others to manage relationships with external stakeholders; develop regulatory and facility safety strategies; and negotiate with regulatory agencies and third parties on complex project and facility safety issues. Develops and champions company-wide best practices. Prepares and delivers technical presentations and briefings to PG&E leaders, various agencies, and the public as appropriate. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced team members. Researches and develops innovative and appropriate solutions to complex technical problems. Under limited general direction, independently plans and conducts work to meet assigned general objectives. Performs other duties as assigned as related to engineering and project management. Supports Supervising Engineers, Project Managers, and Principal Engineers. Works with Supervisors and Principals for some duties. Leads the development and implementation of programmatic solutions, process improvements, regulatory relations, contracting strategies, and very large and/or complex projects. Represents PG&E at external industry associations, committees, trade organizations, and other inter-utility groups. External contacts primarily include directing project-related work and contract administration with contractors and vendors; providing information, conducting discussions, and obtaining approvals from regulatory agencies; and interaction with industry associations. Internal contacts are primarily with Power Generation personnel, including project team members, and PG&E internal services organizations and typically include directing project-related work, discussing and reporting progress, exchanging and coordinating information, managing meetings and providing appropriate documentation. Partners with internal or external stakeholders to solve problems and explore alternative solutions. Qualifications Minimum: A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required. Current and active California PE license required Mastery of the Associate and Journey level Project Engineer job duties and demonstrated knowledge, leadership, and ability to perform the job duties of the Senior level Project Engineer. Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of eight years of cumulative experience in engineering, design, and construction (or water rights, as assigned); at least five of which must be in generation or heavy industry. Desired: BS Degree in Civil Engineering Post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in hydrologic, hydraulic, and/or water resources engineering (or job-related discipline or equivalent experience) Education, training, and expertise in hydrology and hydraulic engineering, including fluid mechanics, open channel and pressurized flow, hydraulic modeling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, and precipitation, runoff, and flood routing studies Demonstrated experience with: Scripting, GIS and hydrologic and hydraulics software applications including HEC-HMS, RMC-BestFit, RMC-RFA, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), HEC-LifeSim, Flow3D Hydrology development and analysis, flood frequency analysis Probable maximum precipitation and flood Inflow design flood assessment Dam breach modeling and inundation mapping Dam safety consequence analysis Spillway hydraulics Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling Spillway rock scour analysis Engineering evaluation, assessment, maintenance, and repair of water storage, conveyance, and control structures including dams, spillways, canals, tunnels, pipelines, and associated gates and valves Analysis and design of dams, hydraulic control, and water conveyance structures Analysis . click apply for full job details
Requisition ID # 164842 Job Category: Power Generation; Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Operations - Other Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for our customers. Our nearly 1,000 coworkers are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner. Our hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped-storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams and more than 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances. Natural gas-fired plants in operation are Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka; Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility-scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E's successful entry into battery energy storage, our Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County. Position Summary This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining. This is a senior-level project engineer job that supports Power Generation's dam safety and asset management programs to ensure public and employee safety, maintain hydroelectric infrastructure, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements. The job requires mastery of the Journey Project Engineer job duties and is responsible for leading, consulting, and implementing engineering solutions for the department's most complex, highest risk, and highest profile projects and programs. As a designated subject matter expert (SME), the Senior Project Engineer is widely recognized as a technical resource and practice leader within the department, as well as by external partners, regulators, and stakeholders. The position requires application of expert judgment, a thorough understanding of regulatory guidelines and expectations for dam safety engineering, and an extensive knowledge of the power generation industry. The position also requires extensive project and contract management skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and ability to independently resolve complex problems with only general direction. The Senior Project Engineer provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, knowledge transfer, and assistance to technical employees and teams. Responsibilities may include Privileged and Confidential work. 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. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum: $ 153,828 Bay Area Maximum: $ 197,628 Job Responsibilities Performs functions of Associate and Journey level Project Engineers, but for more complex, larger budget, and higher profile projects. Job duties will vary by assignment. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Assists teams of engineers, consultants, contract technical personnel, and support staff in collecting and evaluating data, conducting assessments and technical studies, performing engineering analyses, preparing reports, and developing recommendations to support the safe and reliable performance of PG&E's hydroelectric infrastructure, including dams, water conveyance, and appurtenant facilities. Provides guidance, direction, and technical support for surveillance and monitoring, condition assessment, planning, engineering analysis and design, code and regulatory compliance, asset management, project construction, quality assurance, operation, maintenance, and repair of dams, canals, tunnels, flumes, penstocks, and other civil hydroelectric infrastructure. Leads and applies extensive knowledge in the planning, design, permitting, and project management efforts for multiple complex and/or large generation projects that can be discipline specific, multi-discipline, or programmatic in nature. Provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, oversight, and quality control for assigned projects and technical work done in discipline, knowledge transfer, and assistance to many technical and/or project management employees and teams; may act as an engineering and/or project management mentor. May oversee the work of other engineers. Reviews, approves, leads, and/or performs engineering analyses, studies, designs, construction documents, regulatory submittals, and other work products. Leads the development and/or presentation of findings to both internal and external organizations, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and outside vendors. Interprets, applies, and educates others in applicable industry standards, and regulatory codes and regulations. Establishes and maintains internal guidelines for engineering studies and submittals to regulatory agencies. Develops and/or evolves engineering processes, standards and specifications. Works with supervisor and others to manage relationships with external stakeholders; develop regulatory and facility safety strategies; and negotiate with regulatory agencies and third parties on complex project and facility safety issues. Develops and champions company-wide best practices. Prepares and delivers technical presentations and briefings to PG&E leaders, various agencies, and the public as appropriate. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced team members. Researches and develops innovative and appropriate solutions to complex technical problems. Under limited general direction, independently plans and conducts work to meet assigned general objectives. Performs other duties as assigned as related to engineering and project management. Supports Supervising Engineers, Project Managers, and Principal Engineers. Works with Supervisors and Principals for some duties. Leads the development and implementation of programmatic solutions, process improvements, regulatory relations, contracting strategies, and very large and/or complex projects. Represents PG&E at external industry associations, committees, trade organizations, and other inter-utility groups. External contacts primarily include directing project-related work and contract administration with contractors and vendors; providing information, conducting discussions, and obtaining approvals from regulatory agencies; and interaction with industry associations. Internal contacts are primarily with Power Generation personnel, including project team members, and PG&E internal services organizations and typically include directing project-related work, discussing and reporting progress, exchanging and coordinating information, managing meetings and providing appropriate documentation. Partners with internal or external stakeholders to solve problems and explore alternative solutions. Qualifications Minimum: A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required. Current and active California PE license required Mastery of the Associate and Journey level Project Engineer job duties and demonstrated knowledge, leadership, and ability to perform the job duties of the Senior level Project Engineer. Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of eight years of cumulative experience in engineering, design, and construction (or water rights, as assigned); at least five of which must be in generation or heavy industry. Desired: BS Degree in Civil Engineering Post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in hydrologic, hydraulic, and/or water resources engineering (or job-related discipline or equivalent experience) Education, training, and expertise in hydrology and hydraulic engineering, including fluid mechanics, open channel and pressurized flow, hydraulic modeling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, and precipitation, runoff, and flood routing studies Demonstrated experience with: Scripting, GIS and hydrologic and hydraulics software applications including HEC-HMS, RMC-BestFit, RMC-RFA, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), HEC-LifeSim, Flow3D Hydrology development and analysis, flood frequency analysis Probable maximum precipitation and flood Inflow design flood assessment Dam breach modeling and inundation mapping Dam safety consequence analysis Spillway hydraulics Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling Spillway rock scour analysis Engineering evaluation, assessment, maintenance, and repair of water storage, conveyance, and control structures including dams, spillways, canals, tunnels, pipelines, and associated gates and valves Analysis and design of dams, hydraulic control, and water conveyance structures Analysis . click apply for full job details
08/29/2025
Full time
Requisition ID # 164842 Job Category: Power Generation; Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Operations - Other Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for our customers. Our nearly 1,000 coworkers are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner. Our hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped-storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams and more than 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances. Natural gas-fired plants in operation are Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka; Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility-scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E's successful entry into battery energy storage, our Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County. Position Summary This is an ESC represented exempt classification currently subject to collective bargaining. This is a senior-level project engineer job that supports Power Generation's dam safety and asset management programs to ensure public and employee safety, maintain hydroelectric infrastructure, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements. The job requires mastery of the Journey Project Engineer job duties and is responsible for leading, consulting, and implementing engineering solutions for the department's most complex, highest risk, and highest profile projects and programs. As a designated subject matter expert (SME), the Senior Project Engineer is widely recognized as a technical resource and practice leader within the department, as well as by external partners, regulators, and stakeholders. The position requires application of expert judgment, a thorough understanding of regulatory guidelines and expectations for dam safety engineering, and an extensive knowledge of the power generation industry. The position also requires extensive project and contract management skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and ability to independently resolve complex problems with only general direction. The Senior Project Engineer provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, knowledge transfer, and assistance to technical employees and teams. Responsibilities may include Privileged and Confidential work. 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. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum: $ 153,828 Bay Area Maximum: $ 197,628 Job Responsibilities Performs functions of Associate and Journey level Project Engineers, but for more complex, larger budget, and higher profile projects. Job duties will vary by assignment. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Assists teams of engineers, consultants, contract technical personnel, and support staff in collecting and evaluating data, conducting assessments and technical studies, performing engineering analyses, preparing reports, and developing recommendations to support the safe and reliable performance of PG&E's hydroelectric infrastructure, including dams, water conveyance, and appurtenant facilities. Provides guidance, direction, and technical support for surveillance and monitoring, condition assessment, planning, engineering analysis and design, code and regulatory compliance, asset management, project construction, quality assurance, operation, maintenance, and repair of dams, canals, tunnels, flumes, penstocks, and other civil hydroelectric infrastructure. Leads and applies extensive knowledge in the planning, design, permitting, and project management efforts for multiple complex and/or large generation projects that can be discipline specific, multi-discipline, or programmatic in nature. Provides leadership, coaching, technical direction, oversight, and quality control for assigned projects and technical work done in discipline, knowledge transfer, and assistance to many technical and/or project management employees and teams; may act as an engineering and/or project management mentor. May oversee the work of other engineers. Reviews, approves, leads, and/or performs engineering analyses, studies, designs, construction documents, regulatory submittals, and other work products. Leads the development and/or presentation of findings to both internal and external organizations, including regulatory bodies, contractors, and outside vendors. Interprets, applies, and educates others in applicable industry standards, and regulatory codes and regulations. Establishes and maintains internal guidelines for engineering studies and submittals to regulatory agencies. Develops and/or evolves engineering processes, standards and specifications. Works with supervisor and others to manage relationships with external stakeholders; develop regulatory and facility safety strategies; and negotiate with regulatory agencies and third parties on complex project and facility safety issues. Develops and champions company-wide best practices. Prepares and delivers technical presentations and briefings to PG&E leaders, various agencies, and the public as appropriate. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced team members. Researches and develops innovative and appropriate solutions to complex technical problems. Under limited general direction, independently plans and conducts work to meet assigned general objectives. Performs other duties as assigned as related to engineering and project management. Supports Supervising Engineers, Project Managers, and Principal Engineers. Works with Supervisors and Principals for some duties. Leads the development and implementation of programmatic solutions, process improvements, regulatory relations, contracting strategies, and very large and/or complex projects. Represents PG&E at external industry associations, committees, trade organizations, and other inter-utility groups. External contacts primarily include directing project-related work and contract administration with contractors and vendors; providing information, conducting discussions, and obtaining approvals from regulatory agencies; and interaction with industry associations. Internal contacts are primarily with Power Generation personnel, including project team members, and PG&E internal services organizations and typically include directing project-related work, discussing and reporting progress, exchanging and coordinating information, managing meetings and providing appropriate documentation. Partners with internal or external stakeholders to solve problems and explore alternative solutions. Qualifications Minimum: A 4-year BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US is required. Current and active California PE license required Mastery of the Associate and Journey level Project Engineer job duties and demonstrated knowledge, leadership, and ability to perform the job duties of the Senior level Project Engineer. Meets specific technical requirements gained through a minimum of eight years of cumulative experience in engineering, design, and construction (or water rights, as assigned); at least five of which must be in generation or heavy industry. Desired: BS Degree in Civil Engineering Post-graduate degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in hydrologic, hydraulic, and/or water resources engineering (or job-related discipline or equivalent experience) Education, training, and expertise in hydrology and hydraulic engineering, including fluid mechanics, open channel and pressurized flow, hydraulic modeling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, and precipitation, runoff, and flood routing studies Demonstrated experience with: Scripting, GIS and hydrologic and hydraulics software applications including HEC-HMS, RMC-BestFit, RMC-RFA, HEC-RAS (1D & 2D), HEC-LifeSim, Flow3D Hydrology development and analysis, flood frequency analysis Probable maximum precipitation and flood Inflow design flood assessment Dam breach modeling and inundation mapping Dam safety consequence analysis Spillway hydraulics Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling Spillway rock scour analysis Engineering evaluation, assessment, maintenance, and repair of water storage, conveyance, and control structures including dams, spillways, canals, tunnels, pipelines, and associated gates and valves Analysis and design of dams, hydraulic control, and water conveyance structures Analysis . click apply for full job details
Requisition ID # 165038 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The Transmission System Planning (TSP) department performs Interconnection studies, multi-year assessments and develops a portfolio of transmission expansion plans and projects to meet the company's transmission needs for delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers while adhering to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) planning standards. The members of TSP actively participate in the NERC and WECC standard development process for electric transmission reliability. The department is also involved in developing transmission expansion policy and strategy to meet the Company's RPS goals. In addition, the department provides support to project implementation groups, operations, law, contract and other internal departments. Position Summary This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. The Senior Transmission Planning is responsible for providing technical, planning and project implementation support for transmission, substation, and distribution systems. The responsibility level of this position increases with experience and demonstrated ability. 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 salary range is: CA Minimum, $153,828 CA Maximum, $197,628 Job Responsibilities Basecase preparation Lead and manage approval process for PG&E's transmission load forecast. Lead generator testing and model development Develop HVDC or other non-standard equipment models for power flow and dynamic stability analysis. Transmission System Studies Primary lead in transmission planning studies including long-term studies that develop strategy and comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Lead and support development of Annual Transmission Planning Assessment and Expansion Plan. Provide technical guidance to internal departments (Engineering, Operations, Substation and T-line asset strategy, Distribution Planning etc.) on planning and policy issues Lead complex studies such as RAS design related studies. Develop and standardize new analytic methods for power system analysis/modeling Lead the development of interconnection handbook, criteria, and standards for WECC/NERC compliance Guide and direct the work of lower level engineers on interconnection studies, where appropriate. Project Implementation Provide technical expertise and lead in the implementation of complex and largescale projects including projects that require a Permit to Construct (PTC) permit. Implement complex projects requiring CPCN permit with guidance. Compliance and Regulatory Lead in preparation of need portion of filings with regulatory agencies on transmission projects as necessary. Lead FERC/NERC/WECC/CAISO compliance requirements such as F1004 forms, RIMS, FNM, and FAC, TPL, NUC, and MOD reliability standards and criterion. Lead annual Gap Analysis for FERC/NERC compliance. Participate in short and long-term strategy and capital investment planning activities. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US 8 years of experience in electrical engineering, planning and/or operations Desired: Knowledge and experience in power system theory and analysis Knowledge of PG&E's electric transmission system Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards Experience in system operations, engineering, asset strategy, or system protection Previous experience with GE PSLF Program or similar load flow program Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL Current and active California PE license, Electrical Engineering Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
08/22/2025
Full time
Requisition ID # 165038 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The Transmission System Planning (TSP) department performs Interconnection studies, multi-year assessments and develops a portfolio of transmission expansion plans and projects to meet the company's transmission needs for delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers while adhering to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) planning standards. The members of TSP actively participate in the NERC and WECC standard development process for electric transmission reliability. The department is also involved in developing transmission expansion policy and strategy to meet the Company's RPS goals. In addition, the department provides support to project implementation groups, operations, law, contract and other internal departments. Position Summary This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. The Senior Transmission Planning is responsible for providing technical, planning and project implementation support for transmission, substation, and distribution systems. The responsibility level of this position increases with experience and demonstrated ability. 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 salary range is: CA Minimum, $153,828 CA Maximum, $197,628 Job Responsibilities Basecase preparation Lead and manage approval process for PG&E's transmission load forecast. Lead generator testing and model development Develop HVDC or other non-standard equipment models for power flow and dynamic stability analysis. Transmission System Studies Primary lead in transmission planning studies including long-term studies that develop strategy and comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Lead and support development of Annual Transmission Planning Assessment and Expansion Plan. Provide technical guidance to internal departments (Engineering, Operations, Substation and T-line asset strategy, Distribution Planning etc.) on planning and policy issues Lead complex studies such as RAS design related studies. Develop and standardize new analytic methods for power system analysis/modeling Lead the development of interconnection handbook, criteria, and standards for WECC/NERC compliance Guide and direct the work of lower level engineers on interconnection studies, where appropriate. Project Implementation Provide technical expertise and lead in the implementation of complex and largescale projects including projects that require a Permit to Construct (PTC) permit. Implement complex projects requiring CPCN permit with guidance. Compliance and Regulatory Lead in preparation of need portion of filings with regulatory agencies on transmission projects as necessary. Lead FERC/NERC/WECC/CAISO compliance requirements such as F1004 forms, RIMS, FNM, and FAC, TPL, NUC, and MOD reliability standards and criterion. Lead annual Gap Analysis for FERC/NERC compliance. Participate in short and long-term strategy and capital investment planning activities. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US 8 years of experience in electrical engineering, planning and/or operations Desired: Knowledge and experience in power system theory and analysis Knowledge of PG&E's electric transmission system Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards Experience in system operations, engineering, asset strategy, or system protection Previous experience with GE PSLF Program or similar load flow program Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL Current and active California PE license, Electrical Engineering Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Requisition ID # 165038 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The Transmission System Planning (TSP) department performs Interconnection studies, multi-year assessments and develops a portfolio of transmission expansion plans and projects to meet the company's transmission needs for delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers while adhering to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) planning standards. The members of TSP actively participate in the NERC and WECC standard development process for electric transmission reliability. The department is also involved in developing transmission expansion policy and strategy to meet the Company's RPS goals. In addition, the department provides support to project implementation groups, operations, law, contract and other internal departments. Position Summary This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. The Senior Transmission Planning is responsible for providing technical, planning and project implementation support for transmission, substation, and distribution systems. The responsibility level of this position increases with experience and demonstrated ability. 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 salary range is: CA Minimum, $153,828 CA Maximum, $197,628 Job Responsibilities Basecase preparation Lead and manage approval process for PG&E's transmission load forecast. Lead generator testing and model development Develop HVDC or other non-standard equipment models for power flow and dynamic stability analysis. Transmission System Studies Primary lead in transmission planning studies including long-term studies that develop strategy and comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Lead and support development of Annual Transmission Planning Assessment and Expansion Plan. Provide technical guidance to internal departments (Engineering, Operations, Substation and T-line asset strategy, Distribution Planning etc.) on planning and policy issues Lead complex studies such as RAS design related studies. Develop and standardize new analytic methods for power system analysis/modeling Lead the development of interconnection handbook, criteria, and standards for WECC/NERC compliance Guide and direct the work of lower level engineers on interconnection studies, where appropriate. Project Implementation Provide technical expertise and lead in the implementation of complex and largescale projects including projects that require a Permit to Construct (PTC) permit. Implement complex projects requiring CPCN permit with guidance. Compliance and Regulatory Lead in preparation of need portion of filings with regulatory agencies on transmission projects as necessary. Lead FERC/NERC/WECC/CAISO compliance requirements such as F1004 forms, RIMS, FNM, and FAC, TPL, NUC, and MOD reliability standards and criterion. Lead annual Gap Analysis for FERC/NERC compliance. Participate in short and long-term strategy and capital investment planning activities. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US 8 years of experience in electrical engineering, planning and/or operations Desired: Knowledge and experience in power system theory and analysis Knowledge of PG&E's electric transmission system Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards Experience in system operations, engineering, asset strategy, or system protection Previous experience with GE PSLF Program or similar load flow program Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL Current and active California PE license, Electrical Engineering Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
08/22/2025
Full time
Requisition ID # 165038 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The Transmission System Planning (TSP) department performs Interconnection studies, multi-year assessments and develops a portfolio of transmission expansion plans and projects to meet the company's transmission needs for delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers while adhering to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) planning standards. The members of TSP actively participate in the NERC and WECC standard development process for electric transmission reliability. The department is also involved in developing transmission expansion policy and strategy to meet the Company's RPS goals. In addition, the department provides support to project implementation groups, operations, law, contract and other internal departments. Position Summary This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. The Senior Transmission Planning is responsible for providing technical, planning and project implementation support for transmission, substation, and distribution systems. The responsibility level of this position increases with experience and demonstrated ability. 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 salary range is: CA Minimum, $153,828 CA Maximum, $197,628 Job Responsibilities Basecase preparation Lead and manage approval process for PG&E's transmission load forecast. Lead generator testing and model development Develop HVDC or other non-standard equipment models for power flow and dynamic stability analysis. Transmission System Studies Primary lead in transmission planning studies including long-term studies that develop strategy and comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Lead and support development of Annual Transmission Planning Assessment and Expansion Plan. Provide technical guidance to internal departments (Engineering, Operations, Substation and T-line asset strategy, Distribution Planning etc.) on planning and policy issues Lead complex studies such as RAS design related studies. Develop and standardize new analytic methods for power system analysis/modeling Lead the development of interconnection handbook, criteria, and standards for WECC/NERC compliance Guide and direct the work of lower level engineers on interconnection studies, where appropriate. Project Implementation Provide technical expertise and lead in the implementation of complex and largescale projects including projects that require a Permit to Construct (PTC) permit. Implement complex projects requiring CPCN permit with guidance. Compliance and Regulatory Lead in preparation of need portion of filings with regulatory agencies on transmission projects as necessary. Lead FERC/NERC/WECC/CAISO compliance requirements such as F1004 forms, RIMS, FNM, and FAC, TPL, NUC, and MOD reliability standards and criterion. Lead annual Gap Analysis for FERC/NERC compliance. Participate in short and long-term strategy and capital investment planning activities. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US 8 years of experience in electrical engineering, planning and/or operations Desired: Knowledge and experience in power system theory and analysis Knowledge of PG&E's electric transmission system Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards Experience in system operations, engineering, asset strategy, or system protection Previous experience with GE PSLF Program or similar load flow program Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL Current and active California PE license, Electrical Engineering Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Requisition ID # 161418 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The Transmission System Planning (TSP) department performs Interconnection studies, multi-year assessments and develops a portfolio of transmission expansion plans and projects to meet the company's transmission needs for delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers while adhering to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) planning standards. The members of TSP actively participate in the NERC and WECC standard development process for electric transmission reliability. The department is also involved in developing transmission expansion policy and strategy to meet the company's renewal portfolio standards (RPS) goals. In addition, the department provides support to project implementation groups, operations, law, contract, and other internal departments. Position Summary This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. This position is responsible for providing technical support and transmission system reliability analysis that supports the development of transmission solutions for generation interconnection studies to meet California's RPS goals, CPUC's mandates and policy initiatives for generation, distributed generation and energy storage while meeting NERC compliance requirements. The Journey level engineer resolves problems and typically may require direction from more senior engineers and the supervisor. As experience increases the responsibility level increases as well as greater independence of judgment is expected with respect to standard solution problems. The position requires interfacing and coordination with both internal and external customers of PG&E Transmission Planning Department. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The a ssigned 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 - $115,128 CA Maximum - $175,080 Job Responsibilities Plan, develop, and recommend to management and to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), innovative, comprehensive, and environmentally acceptable transmission plans to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Participate in CAISO Generation Interconnection and Deliverability Allocation Procedure Studies (GIDAP), and perform technical computer power flow and transient stability simulation analysis to meet all CAISO, NERC, WECC, and FERC compliance requirements Support/Lead the generation interconnection study deliverables supporting basecase creation, powerflow and transient analysis, mitigation development including coordinating of the schedule and deliverables with CAISO and Interconnection Customers Perform long-term studies that develop strategy and comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic, and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Develop basecase assumptions and transmission system steady state and dynamic models for WDT and Rule 21 Tariff connected generation projects. Perform transmission planning studies for retail load interconnection and develop comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Work with entities such as the CAISO and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on electric transmission planning projects and issues. Review and develop electrical computer simulation models of transmission lines and substations for transmission planning databases Develop Engineering Programming Computer Language (EPCL) , Python scripts enabled programs for computer simulation tools. Review electrical single line and operational diagrams for development of future plans Actively foster a safe working environment for self and for fellow employees. Look for and act to resolve any unsafe situations. As required, actively participate in initiatives, workgroups, studies or industry forums that could impact the PG&E transmission system and support the inclusion of PG&E's interests. Represent PG&E transmission planning at internal and external meetings and provide technical guidance on transmission planning issues. Participate in complex studies such as RAS design related studies. Mentor Associate and Entry level planning engineers. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, planning and/or operations Desired: Experience in transmission planning Perform technical computer power flow simulation analysis to forecast future system conditions. Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards Previous experience with GE PSLF Program or similar load flow program Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL EIT/PE Certification, registered Electrical Engineer in California Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
08/15/2025
Full time
Requisition ID # 161418 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The Transmission System Planning (TSP) department performs Interconnection studies, multi-year assessments and develops a portfolio of transmission expansion plans and projects to meet the company's transmission needs for delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers while adhering to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) planning standards. The members of TSP actively participate in the NERC and WECC standard development process for electric transmission reliability. The department is also involved in developing transmission expansion policy and strategy to meet the company's renewal portfolio standards (RPS) goals. In addition, the department provides support to project implementation groups, operations, law, contract, and other internal departments. Position Summary This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. This position is responsible for providing technical support and transmission system reliability analysis that supports the development of transmission solutions for generation interconnection studies to meet California's RPS goals, CPUC's mandates and policy initiatives for generation, distributed generation and energy storage while meeting NERC compliance requirements. The Journey level engineer resolves problems and typically may require direction from more senior engineers and the supervisor. As experience increases the responsibility level increases as well as greater independence of judgment is expected with respect to standard solution problems. The position requires interfacing and coordination with both internal and external customers of PG&E Transmission Planning Department. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The a ssigned 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 - $115,128 CA Maximum - $175,080 Job Responsibilities Plan, develop, and recommend to management and to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), innovative, comprehensive, and environmentally acceptable transmission plans to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Participate in CAISO Generation Interconnection and Deliverability Allocation Procedure Studies (GIDAP), and perform technical computer power flow and transient stability simulation analysis to meet all CAISO, NERC, WECC, and FERC compliance requirements Support/Lead the generation interconnection study deliverables supporting basecase creation, powerflow and transient analysis, mitigation development including coordinating of the schedule and deliverables with CAISO and Interconnection Customers Perform long-term studies that develop strategy and comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic, and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Develop basecase assumptions and transmission system steady state and dynamic models for WDT and Rule 21 Tariff connected generation projects. Perform transmission planning studies for retail load interconnection and develop comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Work with entities such as the CAISO and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on electric transmission planning projects and issues. Review and develop electrical computer simulation models of transmission lines and substations for transmission planning databases Develop Engineering Programming Computer Language (EPCL) , Python scripts enabled programs for computer simulation tools. Review electrical single line and operational diagrams for development of future plans Actively foster a safe working environment for self and for fellow employees. Look for and act to resolve any unsafe situations. As required, actively participate in initiatives, workgroups, studies or industry forums that could impact the PG&E transmission system and support the inclusion of PG&E's interests. Represent PG&E transmission planning at internal and external meetings and provide technical guidance on transmission planning issues. Participate in complex studies such as RAS design related studies. Mentor Associate and Entry level planning engineers. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, planning and/or operations Desired: Experience in transmission planning Perform technical computer power flow simulation analysis to forecast future system conditions. Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards Previous experience with GE PSLF Program or similar load flow program Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL EIT/PE Certification, registered Electrical Engineer in California Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
Requisition ID # 161418 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The Transmission System Planning (TSP) department performs Interconnection studies, multi-year assessments and develops a portfolio of transmission expansion plans and projects to meet the company's transmission needs for delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers while adhering to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) planning standards. The members of TSP actively participate in the NERC and WECC standard development process for electric transmission reliability. The department is also involved in developing transmission expansion policy and strategy to meet the company's renewal portfolio standards (RPS) goals. In addition, the department provides support to project implementation groups, operations, law, contract, and other internal departments. Position Summary This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. This position is responsible for providing technical support and transmission system reliability analysis that supports the development of transmission solutions for generation interconnection studies to meet California's RPS goals, CPUC's mandates and policy initiatives for generation, distributed generation and energy storage while meeting NERC compliance requirements. The Journey level engineer resolves problems and typically may require direction from more senior engineers and the supervisor. As experience increases the responsibility level increases as well as greater independence of judgment is expected with respect to standard solution problems. The position requires interfacing and coordination with both internal and external customers of PG&E Transmission Planning Department. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The a ssigned 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 - $115,128 CA Maximum - $175,080 Job Responsibilities Plan, develop, and recommend to management and to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), innovative, comprehensive, and environmentally acceptable transmission plans to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Participate in CAISO Generation Interconnection and Deliverability Allocation Procedure Studies (GIDAP), and perform technical computer power flow and transient stability simulation analysis to meet all CAISO, NERC, WECC, and FERC compliance requirements Support/Lead the generation interconnection study deliverables supporting basecase creation, powerflow and transient analysis, mitigation development including coordinating of the schedule and deliverables with CAISO and Interconnection Customers Perform long-term studies that develop strategy and comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic, and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Develop basecase assumptions and transmission system steady state and dynamic models for WDT and Rule 21 Tariff connected generation projects. Perform transmission planning studies for retail load interconnection and develop comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Work with entities such as the CAISO and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on electric transmission planning projects and issues. Review and develop electrical computer simulation models of transmission lines and substations for transmission planning databases Develop Engineering Programming Computer Language (EPCL) , Python scripts enabled programs for computer simulation tools. Review electrical single line and operational diagrams for development of future plans Actively foster a safe working environment for self and for fellow employees. Look for and act to resolve any unsafe situations. As required, actively participate in initiatives, workgroups, studies or industry forums that could impact the PG&E transmission system and support the inclusion of PG&E's interests. Represent PG&E transmission planning at internal and external meetings and provide technical guidance on transmission planning issues. Participate in complex studies such as RAS design related studies. Mentor Associate and Entry level planning engineers. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, planning and/or operations Desired: Experience in transmission planning Perform technical computer power flow simulation analysis to forecast future system conditions. Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards Previous experience with GE PSLF Program or similar load flow program Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL EIT/PE Certification, registered Electrical Engineer in California Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
08/12/2025
Full time
Requisition ID # 161418 Job Category: Engineering / Science Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Electric Engineering Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The Transmission System Planning (TSP) department performs Interconnection studies, multi-year assessments and develops a portfolio of transmission expansion plans and projects to meet the company's transmission needs for delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers while adhering to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) planning standards. The members of TSP actively participate in the NERC and WECC standard development process for electric transmission reliability. The department is also involved in developing transmission expansion policy and strategy to meet the company's renewal portfolio standards (RPS) goals. In addition, the department provides support to project implementation groups, operations, law, contract, and other internal departments. Position Summary This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining. This position is responsible for providing technical support and transmission system reliability analysis that supports the development of transmission solutions for generation interconnection studies to meet California's RPS goals, CPUC's mandates and policy initiatives for generation, distributed generation and energy storage while meeting NERC compliance requirements. The Journey level engineer resolves problems and typically may require direction from more senior engineers and the supervisor. As experience increases the responsibility level increases as well as greater independence of judgment is expected with respect to standard solution problems. The position requires interfacing and coordination with both internal and external customers of PG&E Transmission Planning Department. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The a ssigned 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 - $115,128 CA Maximum - $175,080 Job Responsibilities Plan, develop, and recommend to management and to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), innovative, comprehensive, and environmentally acceptable transmission plans to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Participate in CAISO Generation Interconnection and Deliverability Allocation Procedure Studies (GIDAP), and perform technical computer power flow and transient stability simulation analysis to meet all CAISO, NERC, WECC, and FERC compliance requirements Support/Lead the generation interconnection study deliverables supporting basecase creation, powerflow and transient analysis, mitigation development including coordinating of the schedule and deliverables with CAISO and Interconnection Customers Perform long-term studies that develop strategy and comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic, and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Develop basecase assumptions and transmission system steady state and dynamic models for WDT and Rule 21 Tariff connected generation projects. Perform transmission planning studies for retail load interconnection and develop comprehensive plan to ensure safe, reliable, economic and efficient operation of the electric transmission system. Work with entities such as the CAISO and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on electric transmission planning projects and issues. Review and develop electrical computer simulation models of transmission lines and substations for transmission planning databases Develop Engineering Programming Computer Language (EPCL) , Python scripts enabled programs for computer simulation tools. Review electrical single line and operational diagrams for development of future plans Actively foster a safe working environment for self and for fellow employees. Look for and act to resolve any unsafe situations. As required, actively participate in initiatives, workgroups, studies or industry forums that could impact the PG&E transmission system and support the inclusion of PG&E's interests. Represent PG&E transmission planning at internal and external meetings and provide technical guidance on transmission planning issues. Participate in complex studies such as RAS design related studies. Mentor Associate and Entry level planning engineers. Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US 3 years of experience in electrical engineering, planning and/or operations Desired: Experience in transmission planning Perform technical computer power flow simulation analysis to forecast future system conditions. Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards Previous experience with GE PSLF Program or similar load flow program Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL EIT/PE Certification, registered Electrical Engineer in California Master's degree in Electrical Engineering