DERMS IT Technical Lead, Expert

PG&E•Oakland, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

PG&E is seeking an experienced IT Technical Lead for its Distribution Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) platform. The role will lead operations and support of the DERMS system, then transition toward developing new use cases as operational activities mature and the employee builds knowledge of DERMS solutions and use cases. The position works with business teams, staff, vendors, developers, and other stakeholders to deliver and support enterprise electric distribution applications. This is a hybrid position, working from a remote office and PG&E’s Oakland, California location approximately three days per week, or more, depending on business needs or company requirements. The stated Bay Area salary range is $140,000 to $238,000, with the expected range between the minimum and midpoint ($189,000). The role is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a job-related discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of IT experience with enterprise software application platforms.
Ability to evaluate and define system and network diagrams, supported by strong architecture experience.
Experience implementing and supporting hybrid cloud environments.
Expertise in operations and management of hybrid cloud environments.
Execution ability, ownership, and decisiveness.
Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with and influence director-level leadership across PG&E.
Ability to be creative, versatile, efficient, and productive amid ambiguity.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and interact with all levels of management and internal and external stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years working with electric utility applications, preferably distribution systems; the posting also lists 5 years working in electric utility applications as a desired qualification.
Experience with tools and applications used by electric distribution or transmission system operators, such as DERMS, SCADA, OMS, or DMS-ADMS.
Experience with electric operations and planning tools such as power flow modeling tools (e.g., CYME), GIS, and operational data historians (e.g., OSISoft PI).
Expertise with the 2030.5 protocol and DER field devices.
API integration experience, including REST API, Enterprise Secure File Transfer, MuleSoft CloudHub, or Application Gateway (Apigee).
Azure Fundamentals cloud certification.
ITIL certification.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Work with business teams to identify and develop new DERMS use cases and functionalities.
Evaluate alternatives and design architectural solutions aligned with the product vision.
Translate user stories and features into technical tasks.
Participate in RFP evaluations and contract definitions.
Lead development and implementation of agreed solutions, providing direction and instruction to vendors and developers.
Build and further the community and elevate team performance by incorporating industry insights and market benchmarks.
Mentor and collaborate with staff to ensure reliable system operations that fulfill business objectives and processes.
Complete and mature the DERMS support model and processes.
Ensure system health and availability by monitoring performance and tracking system KPIs and SLAs.
Design and deploy new systems and enhancements to existing systems, ensuring compatibility and interoperability.
Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure system-related products and services.
Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop and implement strategies to improve or further leverage them.
Participate in product testing and platform documentation.
Provide oversight and accountability for schedule execution for Grid DERMS Flex Connect site commissioning.