Senior Transmission Planner - Hybrid, Grid Reliability Innovator

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Senior Advising Engineer in Oakland to apply extensive engineering knowledge to complex transmission planning challenges. You will develop load forecasts, lead multi-department studies, and guide inter-regional coordination for large projects.

The role requires strong modeling skills, familiarity with WECC/NERC standards, and a track record of delivering reliable electric service while navigating regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 13+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with transmission planning studies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on transmission load forecast methodologies.
• Develop models and study scopes for large projects.
• Coordinate WECC-wide studies and inter-regional planning.
• Oversee project implementation and regulatory interactions.

Skills

Transmission planning

WECC/NERC standards

Modeling & analysis

Inter-regional coordination

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license, California

Tools

MATLAB

Python

VBA

EPCL

GE PSLF

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Senior Advising Engineer in Oakland to apply extensive engineering knowledge to complex transmission planning challenges. You will develop load forecasts, lead multi-department studies, and guide inter-regional coordination for large projects.

The role requires strong modeling skills, familiarity with WECC/NERC standards, and a track record of delivering reliable electric service while navigating regulatory requirements.