Senior Transmission Planner - Hybrid Grid Innovator

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California seeks a Senior Advising Engineer for Transmission System Planning to apply deep engineering expertise and system analysis to complex transmission challenges. This hybrid role offers location flexibility within PG&E's service territory and a competitive salary range aligned to local market.

Responsibilities include basecase preparation, multi‑department studies, WECC/NERC compliance, and project implementation leadership. Minimum: B.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited program in the US or equivalent.
• 13 years of experience in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Basecase preparation: understand methodology, seek improvements, manage approval for transmission load forecast.
• Lead and advise in developing complex models and study scope for large projects, including inter‑state transmission.
• Lead WECC-wide studies and inter‑regional planning efforts; provide guidance on planning criteria and regulations.
• Support/lead compliance and regulatory audits; act as witness/liaison in regulatory proceedings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California seeks a Senior Advising Engineer for Transmission System Planning to apply deep engineering expertise and system analysis to complex transmission challenges. This hybrid role offers location flexibility within PG&E's service territory and a competitive salary range aligned to local market.

Responsibilities include basecase preparation, multi‑department studies, WECC/NERC compliance, and project implementation leadership. Minimum: B.S.