Senior Grid Transmission Planning Engineer (Hybrid)

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 transmission planning and complex studies, ensuring safe and reliable grid operations. Hybrid work arrangement will apply, with responsibilities spanning forecasting approvals, model development, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a strong background in power systems, NERC/WECC standards, and experience in operations, with a California PE license highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US
• 8 years of experience in electric transmission planning studies
• Advanced knowledge in power system theory
• Knowledge of PG&E's transmission system
• Knowledge of NERC/WECC standards
• Experience in electric system operations
• California PE license
• Master's degree in electrical engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage approval process for PG&E's transmission load forecast
• Lead generator testing and model development
• Develop HVDC or other non-standard equipment models for power flow and dynamic stability analysis
• Transmission System Studies and long-term planning studies
• Provide technical guidance to internal departments on planning and policy issues
• Lead complex studies such as RAS design related studies
• Lead annual Gap Analysis for FERC/NERC compliance
• Participate in short and long-term strategy and capital investment planning activities

Skills

Power system theory

Transmission planning experience

NERC/WECC standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (US accredited)

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

California PE license

Tools

MATLAB

Python

VBA

EPCL

Job description

PG&E in Dublin, CA is seeking a senior electrical engineer to lead transmission planning and complex studies, ensuring safe and reliable grid operations. Hybrid work arrangement will apply, with responsibilities spanning forecasting approvals, model development, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a strong background in power systems, NERC/WECC standards, and experience in operations, with a California PE license highly valued.