DERMS IT Technical Lead, Expert

PG&E; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E IT is seeking an experienced IT Tech Lead for the Distribution Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) platform, based in Oakland with a hybrid work arrangement. The role involves leading both development and operations for DERMS, coordinating with business teams, vendors, and developers to deliver scalable solutions.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, 5+ years in enterprise IT, and deep experience with DERMS/SCADA/DMS-ADMS, cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field and equivalent experience.
• 5 years of IT experience with enterprise software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT development activities: identify and develop DERMS use cases, design architectures, translate user stories to tasks, support vendor/developer teams, drive performance.
• Lead IT operations activities: mentor staff, mature DERMS support model, ensure health and availability, deploy system enhancements, coordinate with vendors/outsourcers, monitor KPIs/SLAs, oversee Grid DERMS commissioning.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

IT leadership/management

Strong communication skills

Execution ability

Collaboration skills

Tools

DERMS

SCADA

DMS-ADMS

OMS

GIS

OSISoft PI

Hybrid Cloud

API integration REST/MuleSoft

Azure Fundamentals

Job description

Department Overview

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 eectiveness 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

• IT Development lead activities:
  • 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.
• IT Operations lead activities:
  • 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

Desired:

• 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