Principal Substation Systems Specialist

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Oakland (CA)

Hybrid

USD 129,000 - 232,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Principal System Specialist to provide principal-level technical leadership and field support across substation maintenance and construction. The role involves developing and maintaining technical documentation, leading diagnostics, and coordinating enterprise-wide initiatives.

The position requires strong troubleshooting skills, travel ~30%, and readiness to support emergencies in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

  • Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
  • COMPTIA certification or equivalent required, Journeyman certification.
  • 5+ to 10+ years in related field preferred, with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provides technical leadership within the department and guidance to employees.
  • Leads enterprise-wide initiatives and manages multiple large, complex projects.
  • Provides senior technical support to field crews for complex maintenance and emergencies.
  • Supports compliance, audits, and data requests as SME; may testify as SME in proceedings.
  • Leads and/or develops technical training and documentation governance.
  • Reviews investigations of equipment failures and physical health of assets.

Skills

Leadership
Field engineering
Electrical troubleshooting
Project management

Education

High School Diploma or GED
COMPTIA Certification or equivalent
Journeyman certification
Electrical Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Doble testing
SF6 analysis
Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Principal System Specialist to provide principal-level technical leadership and field support across substation maintenance and construction. The role involves developing and maintaining technical documentation, leading diagnostics, and coordinating enterprise-wide initiatives.

The position requires strong troubleshooting skills, travel ~30%, and readiness to support emergencies in various weather conditions.

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