Principal, Network Model Engineer - Location Flexible

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Rocklin, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a high-performing, and dynamic team shaping the future of PG&E’s electrical grid – delivering reliably, safe, affordable, and clean energy to our customers and communities. The Grid Operations, Applications, and Transformation (GOAT) team is dedicated to implementing and maintaining PG&E’s Operational Technology including the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), which is fundamental to a sustainable energy future and the Grid of Tomorrow. The Network Model Engineer will be an integral part of our GOAT organization. This position provides leading edge technology enabling PG&E to improve and enhance operational technology. This role will be focused on ensuring the on-going maintenance and growth of the ADMS network model. The network model is a combination of various existing data sets: RT SCADA, GIS, CYME, etc. to build a comprehensive electrical model of our distribution grid. With the combination of GIS nodal topology, engineering data, and SCADA we are able to deploy advanced applications that will allow distribution operations a new single pane of glass from which to operate the grid of tomorrow. This role will also be partially project focused looking forward to network model changes needed to integrate with customer databases for OMS, and other changes needed for future advanced functionality. 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, 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: Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area) $151,000.00 Mid Base Salary (Bay Area) $204,000.00 Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area) $257,000.00 Minimum Base Salary (California) $143,000.00 Mid Base Salary (California) $194,000.00 Maximum Base Salary (California) $244,000.00

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience with grid modeling software (e.g. CYMDIST, PSLF, Aspen, etc.)
10 years of electric utility related experience

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
Expertise in the domains of systems, SCADA and network model engineering.
Experience in process automation, system integration, field device design, and device engineering standardization.
Experience with grid modeling software with an emphasis on the Schneider Electric ADMS product
Experience with advanced electric engineering concepts
Experience supporting projects and initiative with medium to high corporate priority.
Experience in power system model tuning
Experience in Transmission or Distribution System Planning
Experience in Transmission or Distribution Operations
Protection System Engineering experience
Deep understanding of electric distribution and transmission GIS systems and data governance.
Experience collaborating on technology and product roadmaps with cross-functional teams.
Strong documentation and standards management skills for complex operational systems.
Proven leadership in onboarding new products, features, or system capabilities, including business readiness and support planning.
Strategic planning experience, including partnering with senior leadership to define and execute long-term vision.
Certifications in GIS (e.g., Esri Technical Certification) or related technologies preferred.
Project management or change management certifications (e.g., PMP, Prosci) are a plus.
Proficiency with one or multiple protocols (DNP3.0, IPV4/6, PGE2179, IEC 61850, 2030.5, OPC, ICCP)
Strong experience in and with an ADMS OMS, preferably with the SE Exostructure

Responsibilities

Lead and Innovate: Drive efforts to resolve GIS model promotion issues and ensure seamless integration across systems.
Develop GIS Expertise: Build and maintain deep knowledge of PG&E’s electric distribution and transmission GIS systems, ensuring accurate and reliable data for ADMS operations.
Cross-Functional Liaison: Lead cross-functional coordination among GIS Mapping, IT GIS, the GIS Center of Excellence (COE), and the ADMS GOAT organization to align processes, resolve data discrepancies, and support strategic initiatives (i.e., Elevate program).
Provide Direction: Take guidance from the Network Model Manager and ADMS Business Support Senior Manager to deliver day-to-day directions for standard network modeling tasks, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Collaborate on Roadmaps: Partner with the ADMS Applications & Strategy organization to influence product and technology roadmaps, ensuring network model capabilities support future functionality.
Maintain Documentation: Work closely with the ADMS System Procedures & Practices organization to maintain all relevant documents, standards, and procedures for network modeling and ADMS operations.
Model Integrity: Maintain and enhance station models, load/generation profiles, and overall network accuracy.
Process Optimization: Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline ADMS support and maintenance.
Strategic Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to align technology with ADMS requirements and future grid capabilities.
Standards Development: Establish new engineering standards and guidelines in collaboration with Distribution Standards.
Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the escalation point for ADMS-related inquiries, device commissioning, and communication infrastructure.
Continuous Improvement: Champion best practices for efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence.
Onboarding Leadership: Function as a lead in onboarding new products, features, or system capabilities for inclusion within the production network model, including support, documentation, and overall business readiness.
Vision & Strategic Execution: Partner with the Network Model/BAS Manager and ADMS Business Support Senior Manager to create and cast the overall vision for strategic execution of network modeling and ADMS initiatives.