Senior, Quantitative Power System Analyst

PG&E; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E seeks a senior technical leader to advance predictive grid intelligence, DSSE, and reliability analytics for a more resilient electric system.

You will lead development of analytical capabilities with ML, statistics, and grid modeling, integrating SCADA, AMI, DER, outages, weather, and asset data for real-time and forecasted visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field (data science, engineering, physics, economics, etc.).
• 4 years of job-related experience or 3 years with a Master’s or 1 year with a Doctorate.
• Desirable: Master’s in Power System Engineering; total 6 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates analytical models and assumptions for large analytical projects.
• Performs complex quantitative modeling with minimal support.
• Communicates recommendations clearly in writing and orally.
• Collaborates with utilities and industry groups to develop data and models.
• Leads development and deployment of DSSE and predictive analytics for real-time visibility.
• Designs state-aware grid intelligence platforms using SCADA, AMI, DER, outage, weather, and asset data.
• Drives innovation to improve reliability, reduce risk, and support grid modernization.

Skills

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

Grid Reliability

Data Analytics

Education

Data Science

Machine Learning

Computer Science

Physics

Econometrics

Economics

Engineering

Mathematics

Statistics

Business

Power System Engineering

Tools

SCADA

AMI

DER

Grid Modeling Tools

Job description

Department Overview

The System Performance, Reliability and Resiliency Strategy team within the overall Electric Transmission and Distribution Engineering organization is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the resources necessary to successfully execute PG&E's Electric Reliability Strategy and initiatives. Within this department the Resiliency Strategy and Partnerships team will lead the long‑term reliability and resiliency strategy. This work will include driving the development of tools and processes that proactively estimate and anticipate grid conditions at the circuit level to provide a more resilient electric grid.

Position Summary

This position serves as a senior technical leader responsible for advancing predictive grid intelligence, Distribution System State Estimation (DSSE), and reliability analytics to support a more resilient, data‑driven electric system. The role leads the development and implementation of advanced analytical capabilities that provide real‑time and forecasted visibility into system performance, asset health, and reliability risk. By applying machine learning, statistical methods, engineering analytics, and grid modeling techniques, the position enables more proactive planning, operations, and asset management decisions across the distribution network.

The position leads cross‑functional efforts to develop predictive intelligence platforms that integrate SCADA, AMI, DER, outage, weather, and asset data to identify emerging risks and improve system reliability. Responsible for establishing technical frameworks, analytical methodologies, and best practices, the role supports reliability improvement initiatives, risk‑informed investment planning, and grid modernization efforts. Through collaboration with engineering, operations, asset management, and technology teams, the position delivers actionable insights that improve reliability performance, reduce operational risk, and support achievement of key reliability objectives, including SAIDI, SAIFI, and resilience targets.

This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to report to their assigned office location at least two or three days per week. The remaining days may be worked remotely, depending on business needs. The headquarters is located in the Oakland General Office.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates simple analytical models and assumptions for larger analytical projects.
• Completes complex quantitative modeling and analysis with limited support.
• Clearly articulates recommendations and findings in both written and oral communications internally and externally.
• Works with other utilities and industry groups to develop new and innovative data and quantitative models, research, etc.
• Leads the development and deployment of Distribution System State Estimation (DSSE) and predictive analytics capabilities to provide real‑time and forecasted visibility of grid conditions and risks at the distribution circuit level.
• Designs and operationalizes state‑aware grid intelligence platforms using SCADA, AMI, DER, outage, weather, and asset health data.
• Serves as an industry thought leader, driving innovation and advancing data‑driven decision-making to improve reliability, reduce risk, and accelerate grid modernization.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Physics, Econometrics, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Statistics, Business or equivalent field.
• 4 years of job‑related experience
  • OR Master's Degree and 3 years' job‑related experience
  • OR Doctorate and 1 year of job‑related experience

Desired

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Power System Engineering.
• Job‑related experience, 6 years.

Compensation

A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum: $105,000; Bay Area Mid‑Point: $137,000; Bay Area Maximum: $169,000.