Senior Advising Transmission Planning Engineer

Pacific Gas And Electric Company•Fresno, CA

1d•$182,544 - $224,304•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Advising Transmission Planning Engineer is a recognized expert who applies extensive engineering knowledge and system-analysis practices to develop creative solutions to complex problems. The role is within PG&E’s Transmission System Planning department, which conducts interconnection studies and multi-year assessments, develops transmission expansion plans and projects, supports reliable electric service, and works with NERC and WECC planning standards. The department also contributes to reliability-standard development and transmission expansion policy and strategy supporting the company’s RPS goals. This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) and is subject to collective bargaining. It is hybrid, with work performed from a remote office and an assigned work location within PG&E’s service territory based on business needs. The role leads or advises on transmission forecasting methods and models, complex transmission studies and projects, project implementation, and compliance and regulatory activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited U.S. curriculum, or an equivalent degree from outside the U.S.
13 years of experience in electrical engineering.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transmission planning studies.
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 the GE PSLF Program or a similar load flow program.
Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, or EPCL.
Current and active California PE license in Electrical Engineering.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Understand and continually improve the methodology for PG&E’s transmission load forecast and manage its approval process.
Serve as a primary lead and/or advisor in developing complex models.
Serve as a primary lead/advisor in developing methodology and assumptions for complex issues.
Develop innovative solutions for complex transmission issues.
Participate as lead transmission planner on multi-department project teams developing scopes for large, complex projects, including interstate bulk transmission projects.
Lead WECC-wide studies or study groups.
Lead inter-regional planning efforts.
Provide guidance on planning criteria, standards, and regulations.
Lead implementation of projects involving inter-regional coordination, including path ratings and inter-regional RAS studies, settings, and designs.
Lead implementation of projects requiring complex permitting proceedings, including CPCN.
Support or lead compliance and regulatory audits as necessary.
Act as a company witness, liaison, or information provider to outside parties for project support or other regulatory proceedings affecting PG&E’s business.