Expert Gas Interconnection Manager

Description

Business Development & Implementation (BD&I) within Gas Strategy Execution and System Planning (GSESP) supports PG&E’s True North Strategy by investing in a safe, reliable system, greening the gas supply, and shaping state policies. The team focuses on decarbonizing the gas supply with renewable gas while increasing gas throughput for customers, relying on strategic development, regulatory policy implementation, and operational efficiency.

Gas Transmission Interconnection Managers oversee new interconnections to PG&E’s gas transmission system, handling customer applications, coordinating with engineering, operations, and estimating teams, and creating contracts and special facility agreements. They secure all required company and regulatory approvals, monitor project milestones to ensure facilities are ready when needed, and maintain all customer communications related to interconnections, all while upholding PG&E’s vision and values.

• Manages highly complex gas interconnections with PG&E’s gas transmission system
• Ensures all steps are followed for finalizing new interconnections, including applications, cost estimates, contracts, special agreements, CPUC approval, and monitors engineering, design, project management, and construction progress
• Manages all communications between the company and the customer regarding the interconnection
• Supports regulatory activities by writing testimony, responding to data requests, meeting with regulators and other IOUs, and providing content for regulatory filings
• Develops innovative solutions and drives process improvements for interconnections
• Works with and leverages relationships with Directors and Managers within the department and across PG&E
• Provides direction and coaching to less experienced team members

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field, plus seven years of natural gas industry experience. Desired qualifications include an MBA or equivalent graduate degree, project management certification, and specific expertise in PG&E’s interconnection processes, accounting systems, Gas Rules 15 and 16, and regulatory affairs.

• Demonstrates broad expertise in project management
• Applies advanced knowledge to wide-ranging interconnection issues
• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Seven years of related experience in the natural gas industry
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree
• Project Management Certification
• Three years of experience in interconnections, new business, or related areas
• Broad expertise in PG&E’s interconnection process and policies
• Detailed understanding of PG&E’s accounting systems for project costs, deposits, and regulatory accounts
• Extensive knowledge and application of PG&E’s Gas Rules 15 and 16
• Solid understanding of PG&E’s regulatory process and policies, and those of the CPUC
• Ability to lead and manage complex, difficult projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

The role requires approximately 25% travel and operates in a hybrid model, combining remote work with an assigned office location within the PG&E service territory in Oakland, based on business needs.

PG&E provides a salary range of $132,000 to $226,000 for the Bay Area, with actual compensation determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, market value, and internal equity. The position is also eligible for discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Training + Development

Interview process

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