Substation Test Manager – Protection & Control

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; California; Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Manager Substation Test to lead teams testing and commissioning protection and control systems across transmission and distribution substations. You will ensure safe maintenance practices and adherence to NERC and regulatory standards while driving safe, reliable electric service.

The role oversees budgeting, large capital projects, and cross-functional coordination within a defined service area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Project Management (or equivalent related experience).
• 10 years of experience in the electric utility industry including 5 years in Protection and Control Testing.
• 5 years of leadership experience.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Project Management (or related degree).
• Certificate of completion of Apprenticeship in Electrical Technician.
• PMP Lean Six Sigma (LSS).
• P.E. license.
• Knowledge of IBEW contract for represented employees.
• Substation, Grid Operations, Automation, Protection, Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Substation Test work is completed on time, within budget and to quality expectations while adhering to safety and regulatory compliance and preparing for emergency situations.
• Manages large capital and operating expense budgets to ensure work identified in the Operating Plan is completed and unit cost targets are achieved.
• Coordinates large complex projects across multiple supervisors to ensure Test resources are identified to support on time completion.
• Participates in developing department metrics to measure performance against goals and provide data for management.
• Develops and manages department budget, monitoring expenses against forecast and explaining variances.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Substation testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Project Management

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Project Management

Apprenticeship Certificate in Electrical Technician

P.E. license

PMP Lean Six Sigma (LSS)

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Manager Substation Test to lead teams testing and commissioning protection and control systems across transmission and distribution substations. You will ensure safe maintenance practices and adherence to NERC and regulatory standards while driving safe, reliable electric service.

The role oversees budgeting, large capital projects, and cross-functional coordination within a defined service area.