DERMS IT Technical Lead, Expert

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking an experienced IT Tech Lead for the DERMS platform. The role oversees operations and support, transitioning to developing new use cases as DERMS knowledge grows.

The position is hybrid, with about three days in Oakland, CA, and remote work acceptable based on business needs. The ideal candidate has strong architecture experience, excellent communication, and a track record in leading complex electric utility applications within a matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• 5 years of IT experience with enterprise software platforms
• 2 years working in Electric utility applications (distribution systems preferred)
• Experience with DERMS, SCADA, OMS, DMS-ADMS and related tools
• Strong architecture experience and ability to define/evaluate system and network diagrams
• Experience with hybrid cloud environments and operations management
• Excellent communication and collaboration across management levels
• Experience with API integrations (REST, MuleSoft, Apigee) and cloud fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new DERMS use cases and functionalities
• Design architectural solutions aligned with product vision
• Translate user stories to technical tasks
• Evaluate RFPs and define contracts
• Lead development and implementation with vendors and developers
• Mentor staff to ensure reliable system operation
• Mature DERMS support models and processes
• Ensure system health and KPIs/SLAs are met
• Design and deploy system enhancements for interoperability
• Coordinate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors
• Assess and improve existing system effectiveness

Skills

Architectural leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Vendor & stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

DERMS

SCADA

OMS

DMS-ADMS

CYME

GIS

OSISoft PI

REST API

MuleSoft CloudHub

Apigee

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PG&E IT supports the Gas and Electric Distribution Operation applications by improving service quality, increasing capabilities through the development of additional functionality, implementing new technology, reducing costs, increasing productivity, and facilitating organizational and business effectiveness through enabling technologies.

Position Summary

PG&E is seeking an experienced IT Tech Lead for the Distribution Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) platform. A strong applicant will be an expert on managing complex Electric Distribution applications in big corporations working in a matrix organization. The role will be responsible for the operations and support of the DERMS system, transitioning to the development of new use cases as operations activities mature, and the person gains more knowledge about DERMS solutions and use cases.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and Oakland, CA approximately 3 days per week, or more, based on business needs or company requirements.

Compensation

PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity,specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be between the minimum and midpoint listed below. Thefinal decision will be made on a case‑by‑case basis related to the factors above.This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Bay Area Min: $140,000.00

Bay Area Mid: $189,000.00

Bay Area Max: $238,000.00

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the business team to identify and develop new DERMS use cases and functionalities.


• Evaluate alternatives and design architectural solutions aligned with product vision.


• Translate user stories/features to technical tasks.


• Participate in RFPs evaluations and contracts definitions.


• Lead the development and implementation of the agreed solutions providing direction and instruction to vendors and developers.


• Build/ further community & elevate team performance incorporating industry insights and market benchmarks.


• Mentor and collaborate with staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.


• Complete and mature DERMS support model and processes.


• Ensure system health and availability, monitoring system performance and tracking system’s KPIs/SLAs.


• Design and deploy new systems and enhancements to existing systems ensuring compatibility and inter- operability.


• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure system-related products and services.


• Gauge the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develop and implement strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.


• Participate in product testing and platform documentation.


• Design and deploy enhancements to existing systems ensuring compatibility and interoperability.


• Oversight and Accountability for schedule execution for Grid DERMS Flex Connect site commissioning.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or job-related discipline or equivalent experience


• 5 years of IT experience with enterprise Software application platforms


• 2 years working in Electric utility applications (distribution systems preferred)


• Experience with tools / applications regularly used by electric distribution or transmission system Operators, such as: DERMS, SCADA, Outage Management System (OMS), Distribution Management System (DMS-ADMS) among others


• Strong Architecture experience, able to define and evaluate system and network diagrams


• Implementation and support experience with hybrid cloud environments


• Expert with operations and management of Hybrid Cloud environments


• Execution ability, ownership, and decisiveness


• Excellent communication (oral and written) and collaboration skills


• Ability to build strong relationships with and influence at the Director level of leadership across PG&E


• 5 years working in Electric utility applications (distribution systems preferred)


• Experience with other Electric Operations and Planning tools like: Power Flow modeling tools (e.g., CYME), Geographic Information System (GIS), operational data historian (e.g., OSISoft PI)


• Expert with 2030.5 protocol and DER field devices


• API integration experience – REST API / Enterprise Secure File Transfer / MuleSoft CloudHub / Application Gateway (Apigee)


• Azure Fundamentals cloud certification


• ITIL certified. PMP certified


• Ability to be creative, versatile, efficient, and productive in the face of ambiguity


• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment and interact with all levels of management with internal and external stakeholders

Purpose, Virtues and Stands

OurPurposeexplains "why" we exist:

• Delivering for our hometowns


• Serving our planet


• Leading with love

OurVirtuescapture "who" we need to be:

• Trustworthy


• Curious


• Nimble


• Owners

OurStandsare "what" we will achieve together:

• Everyone and everything is always safe


• Catastrophic wildfires shall stop


• It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E


• Clean and resilient energy for all


• Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors

EEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires aworkforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

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