Senior Transmission Planning Lead – Large-Load Interconnection

PG&E; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E is seeking a Supervisor-level leader to guide Transmission System Planning, overseeing short- and long-term planning in coordination with CAISO. You will direct interconnection studies for large-load customers, including data centers, and drive mitigations and upgrades to support rising transmission demand.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-team coordination, and external stakeholder engagement, with hybrid work from PG&E locations within the service territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in transmission plans development.
• Travel approximately 15% with occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Provides team leadership, technical oversight and tracking for Large Load Interconnection by reviewing outputs and staying current on system areas.
• Directs development of technical and process oversight for large-load interconnection studies, including data centers, industrial facilities, electrification projects and other customers with significant transmission-load requirements.
• Leads identification and evaluation of mitigations and interconnection options to reliably accommodate large-load growth; coordinates review of upgrades, solutions, dependencies and risks.
• Represents transmission issues to external stakeholders.
• Keeps upper management updated on grid/asset planning processes.
• Keeps abreast of applicable requirements, standards, tariffs and system models.
• Coordinates with Substation and T-Line Engineering, Protection Engineering, and Energy Generation Interconnection on project developments.
• Develops and maintains relationships with CAISO, WECC, municipal utilities, generators, and others.
• Supervises employees to achieve results through training, development, coaching and rewards.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Leadership

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Power systems knowledge

PSLF/load-flow familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

PE - Professional Engineer license

Tools

GE PSLF tool

Job description

PG&E is seeking a Supervisor-level leader to guide Transmission System Planning, overseeing short- and long-term planning in coordination with CAISO. You will direct interconnection studies for large-load customers, including data centers, and drive mitigations and upgrades to support rising transmission demand.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross-team coordination, and external stakeholder engagement, with hybrid work from PG&E locations within the service territory.