Lead Substation Design & Grid Modernization Engineer

PG&E; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E in Dublin, CA is seeking a senior electrical engineer to lead the design and modernization of the electric grid, overseeing large-scale substation projects from development through testing to operations. The role supports a hybrid work model within PG&E’s service territory and emphasizes safety, reliability, and innovation.

The position requires extensive experience in power systems engineering, a California PE license, and strong project management capabilities to coordinate internal teams

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
• 8 years of experience in electrical (power systems) engineering and design
• Experience in large-scale, large-budget electric substation projects
• Experience in substation engineering
• Skilled in project management
• Active California PE license

Responsibilities

• Manage large complex projects and perform engineering analyses, studies, and develop conceptual designs
• Lead, coach, direct, and assist technical employees and teams on technical issues. May act as an engineering mentor.
• Assist in finalizing contract project specification and technical evaluation of contract project bids.
• Evaluate substation configurations to identify reliability risks, including single points of failure and bus design vulnerabilities
• Resolves problems of complex scope. Assignments may provide an opportunity for creative or non-standard approaches. Under general direction, independently plans work to meet assigned general objectives. Work may be reviewed upon completion; solution may provide an opportunity for creative/non-standard approaches.
• Recommend design and configuration improvements to reduce outage exposure
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to implement reliability-driven design changes
• Partner with testing and field teams to interpret inspection and diagnostic results and assess reliability risk
• External contacts are with contractors, vendors and local public agencies with ministerial authority. Internal contacts are with clients, project team members, and company management. May provide technical direction to less experienced team members. Exchanges information and solves problems with others outside the team.

Skills

Large-scale substations

Substation engineering

Project management

California PE license

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (US)

Job description

PG&E in Dublin, CA is seeking a senior electrical engineer to lead the design and modernization of the electric grid, overseeing large-scale substation projects from development through testing to operations. The role supports a hybrid work model within PG&E’s service territory and emphasizes safety, reliability, and innovation.

The position requires extensive experience in power systems engineering, a California PE license, and strong project management capabilities to coordinate internal teams