Pacific Gas And Electric Company
Provides electricity and natural gas to millions in Northern and Central California.
Develops regulatory strategy, negotiates gas pipeline/storage agreements, advocates regulators.
7 hours ago
$120,000 - $200,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Oakland, California, United States
Hybrid
Company Size
24,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Utility Infrastructure
Power Generation
Electric Transmission
Electric Distribution
Gas Transmission
Sector Specialisms
Electric Utility
Natural Gas
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure
Energy
Safety
Reliability
Role
Description
contract negotiation
regulatory advocacy
stakeholder relations
policy analysis
application filings
expert testimony
Electric Operations ensures the delivery of clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy to nearly 16 million people in Northern and Central California. The team maintains 100,000 miles of distribution lines and over 18,000 miles of transmission lines, applies Lean methodology with visual management, and comprises approximately 6,500 coworkers.
- Co‑lead complex solicitations and origination of natural gas pipeline and storage agreements in the U.S. and Canada.
- Manage negotiations of terms and conditions for pipeline and storage contracts.
- Build and maintain relationships with regulators, industry experts, and stakeholders to advocate company policy.
- Represent PG&E as a subject‑matter expert in public forums and regulatory hearings.
- Lead development, advocacy, and resolution of policy issues with state, provincial, and federal regulators that have significant customer or financial impact.
- Direct interdepartmental teams in preparing applications, filings, testimony, and work papers for regulatory proceedings.
- Support and prepare expert witnesses and may provide testimony as an intervenor or expert.
- Conduct complex policy, regulatory, and strategic analysis, distilling large data sets into persuasive arguments.
Requirements
bachelor’s
master’s
5+ years
gas procurement
contract negotiation
mentorship
Travel requirements are limited to less than 20% of the time.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public policy, finance, engineering or related field, or equivalent utility experience.
- Minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Experience in regulatory, analytical, communications, or public affairs roles, preferably in the natural gas industry.
- Subject‑matter expertise on gas procurement needs, competitive position, and relevant regulations.
- Ability to understand and negotiate contract provisions and settlement terms.
- Skill in synthesizing complex data into clear verbal or written presentations for diverse audiences.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal abilities to build stakeholder relationships.
- Proven capability to anticipate and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision.
- Experience providing direction, training, and mentorship to junior regulatory analysts.
Benefits
The position has a flexible headquarters location within the PG&E service territory and follows a hybrid schedule, expecting the employee to be in the office three days per week, subject to change based on business needs.
Compensation is offered as a salary range specific to the job locality: Bay Area $126,000–$200,000 or California $120,000–$190,000. Actual salary will be determined by factors such as skills, education, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1905
Year Founded
The company was established in 1905, marking its long-standing presence in the energy sector.
16M
People Served
The company provides energy services to over 16 million individuals across Northern and Central California.
- Focus on delivering safe, reliable, and affordable electricity and natural gas to a diverse customer base.
- Operations span from energy generation, transmission, and distribution to customer service and renewable energy solutions.
- Heavily involved in the development of green energy sources, including solar and wind power.
- Maintains a key role in maintaining the region’s energy grid and supporting sustainable growth.
- Pioneered energy efficiency programs to help reduce consumption and minimize costs for customers.
- Recognized for innovation in grid modernization and integration of clean energy into California’s power mix.
- Faced challenges, including natural disasters like wildfires, which have shaped its operations and future strategies.
- Remains a cornerstone of California's energy sector, continuously working to improve and modernize the grid.
Culture + Values
- Safety is prioritized above all.
- Accountability is expected of everyone.
- Integrity, transparency, and humility guide actions.
- Customer service is a primary focus.
- Change, innovation, and continuous improvement are embraced.
- Diversity and inclusion are valued.
- Communication involves speaking up, listening, and following through.
- Success is achieved through collaboration and partnership.
- Teamwork and unity are emphasized.
Environment + Sustainability
100% GHG-Free
Electricity Supply
Delivering entirely greenhouse gas-free electricity in 2023.
3M EVs
Electric Vehicle Fueling
Aim to fuel 3 million electric vehicles annually by 2030.
58M CO2
CO2 Reduction Target
Expected reduction in CO2 emissions from electric vehicle use by 2030.
2,100 MW
Battery Storage
Total battery storage deployed as of April 2024.
- Targeting net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Aiming for a 70% renewable energy power mix by 2030.
- Planning to blend 15% renewable natural gas in pipelines by 2030.
- Targeting 48 million metric tons of lifecycle emissions reductions via efficiency and electrification by 2030.
- Committed to becoming climate-positive by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
18-year streak
Corporate Equality Index
Consistently achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for 18 consecutive years.
Nine-year 100%
Disability Equality Index
Maintained a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index for nine consecutive years.
26% women
Workforce composition
Approximately 26% of the workforce are women among ~28,000 employees.
50% minorities
Diverse workforce
Over half of the workforce identifies as a minority.
- Middle management: 34% women; senior management: 42% women; executive officers: 50% women.
- Employee resource groups: 11 groups supporting diverse communities including Women, LGBTQ+, veterans, disabilities.
- Annual DEI awards and partnerships with Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, Out & Equal.