Electric Compliance & Risk Strategy Lead

PG&E; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E in Oakland is seeking a Principal Electric Compliance & Risk Consultant to lead QA, audits, and regulatory compliance across Electric Operations and related entities.

The role oversees evidence management, data requests for transmission and substation operations, and executive reporting with a hybrid work model. Salary ranges for the Bay Area are provided and placement will reflect skills, education and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• 6 years' experience managing compliance/risk programs or controls.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• In-depth and unique compliance and/or risk expertise.
• Expert level knowledge of assigned area of business including processes and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of internal control concepts and/or risk analysis & assessment.
• Highly advanced analytical, program management, and communications skills.
• Ability to manipulate data and draw conclusions / make recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate complex data effectively to a variety of audiences including senior executives.
• Ability to influence others in order to achieve understanding, acceptance, and commitment to act.
• Highly flexible, self-directed, and able to adapt well to a rapidly changing environment.
• Advanced skills in MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audits of compliance programs across Electric Operations and related entities.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies for covered assets.
• Develop and maintain a centralized repository for compliance evidence records.
• Supervise staff responsible for documentation and recordkeeping.
• Lead special projects focused on benchmarking industry best practices and implementing improvements.
• Assess potential impacts and recommend strategic responses to compliance challenges.
• Present programmatic updates to executives in response to risk management, regulatory inquiries, and external communications.
• Provide clear, data-driven insights to support decision-making.
• Define and track department metrics aligned with annual and long-term goals.
• Regularly present scorecards to senior leadership and adjust based on business needs.
• Ensure compliance with external regulatory requirements and internal company standards.
• Oversee key components including risk assessments, internal controls, training, corrective actions, and audit readiness.
• Oversee Electric Compliance (EC) and relationship management for transmission operations.
• Own and manage relevant data requests and cases, such as CPUC transmission data requests.
• Oversee EC compliance and relationship management for substation operations.
• Own and manage relevant data requests and cases, such as CPUC substation data requests.
• Oversee EC compliance and relationship management for substation operations.
• Own and manage relevant data requests and cases, such as CPUC substation data requests.

Skills

Analytical skills

Program management

Communications skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PG&E in Oakland is seeking a Principal Electric Compliance & Risk Consultant to lead QA, audits, and regulatory compliance across Electric Operations and related entities.

The role oversees evidence management, data requests for transmission and substation operations, and executive reporting with a hybrid work model. Salary ranges for the Bay Area are provided and placement will reflect skills, education and experience.