Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 3 hours ago
Expert IGP-Solutions Engineer
Oakland
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $238K/yr
7+ years expPacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking an Expert Engineer to join their Integrated Grid Planning (IGP) Program. This role involves developing technical solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance utility industry analytics and investment planning.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Mentor and direct a team or teams of engineers and engineering technicians with diverse backgrounds
Independently develops and executes new practical solutions to highly complex problems
Develops relationships within our partner functional areas to assess client business interests and to identify potential ATS opportunities
Continually identifies and executes business, lab, testing, or process improvements
Leads and manages projects and programs independently which includes developing and executing on innovative, novel, and complex solutions with high financial impact to PG&E and/or the client by taking ownership of scope, schedule, budget and communications
Oversees assembly of technical systems and prototypes according to engineering standards and knowledge of related principles
Is recognized as a subject matter expert in one discipline or type of ATS service and offers breadth of knowledge and performs analysis and executes projects across several disciplines and functional areas to include developing test plans and procedures from scratch as well as applying expertise to successfully function in lab, field, and desktop applications
May provide expert opinion or information related to projects or other issues to external customers, agencies or other parties
Recognized outside the company as an expert on a particular engineering/technical field or discipline. Represents PG&E and speaks at conferences or seminars. May write articles in trade journals. Influences industry developments
Prepares and delivers presentations and recommendations to clients based on project results/findings. Capable of adjusting message for variety of audiences from field operations to senior leadership
Exercises independent judgment in leading and resolving problems of large impact, scope and complexity with few precedents or standards requiring integration of information from a variety of sources
Leads team determining scope, schedule, budget and preparing client bid proposals at project and program levels. Furthermore, they are capable of managing a BU budget
Assesses business conditions, identifies opportunities, and develops projects & solutions from a multifunctional or multidisciplinary perspective
Modifies prototypes, parts, assemblies, and systems to correct functional deviations. Continually identifies testing or process improvements
Develops, evaluates and deploys new technologies. Identifies innovations and cost-reduction potential of new and existing technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering with emphasis in a discipline related to assignments. (i.e., mechanical, civil or electrical engineering, etc.)
7 years of related experience
Preferred
Advanced degree in a relevant technical discipline, namely Power System/Electrical Engineering
Experience with investment planning tools, such as Copperleaf or similar decision support platforms
Proficiency in Python, including ability to use it for data analysis, automation, model development, and engineering logic workflows
Solid understanding of utility planning and grid operations
Proficiency in Foundry (Palantir Foundry) for data integration, modeling, and solution development
Proven track record managing complex, multi stage projects and collaborating with cross functional teams
Strong commitment to teamwork, with a history of enabling and supporting peers and stakeholders
Experience conducting user research and integrating customer feedback into product design and roadmapping
Background or strong interest in the energy, utility, or clean technology sectors
Curiosity and willingness to learn, experiment, and integrate new analytical or technical methods
Strong problem solving mindset, with the ability to think critically and propose practical solutions
Growth oriented learning mindset, continuously seeking improvement and new skills
BA/BS or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Implementation Engineering and a solid foundation in Electric and Power Systems Engineering
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
Hands-on experience with software implementation, including deployment, configuration, and user adoption
Benefits
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$30.29BKey Investors
DOE Loan Programs OfficeUS Department of Energy
2024-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2024-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $2.35B
2024-09-24Grant· $34.5M
Leadership Team
Patricia Poppe
Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation
Sumeet Singh
Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and EVP, Energy Delivery
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