Principal Quantitative Analyst - Energy Policy & Procurement at Pacific Gas And Electric Company in Oakland, CA | USD144,000-213,400 | Kablio

Role

Description

market assessment

forecast modeling

data analysis

data visualization

process improvement

policy advocacy

Market Intelligence and Assessment: Perform market assessment of supply-side and demand side energy resources for electricity.
Policy Advocacy: Assist in developing analysis and testimony, including work papers and exhibits, to support policy position development with respect to forecasting. Review, analyze, and respond to interveners' testimony, comments, etc. to ensure the best possible outcome.
Forecasting: Develop generation and compliance forecasts for PG&E’s clean energy, emissions and reliability positions. This includes developing and managing simulation modeling to account for identified uncertainties that impact PG&E’s electric generation portfolio. Ensure that the forecast is systematically and appropriately integrated into long-term planning strategy as well as policy and planning processes. Conduct research to inform/validate inputs, assumptions, and scenarios. Conduct market and policy research to identify critical uncertainties and inform the key inputs, assumptions, and the range of scenarios to be forecasted. Collaborate closely with commercial and strategy teams to drive informed commercial decision making.
Analysis: Produce analytics that guide PG&E’s resource, infrastructure, and strategic planning as well as public policy position development. The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of the California utility regulatory context and PG&E’s business model to help contextualize the forecasts. Communicate results to client organizations through effective data visualization and presentation materials.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, persuasiveness, and pervasiveness of electric portfolio forecasting. Provide support for the development and implementation of a roadmap to systematically identify improvements to the forecasting processes, analytics, inputs, and capabilities. Research and document forecasting best practices, client use-cases, product specifications, analytical methods, processes, and platforms for production and delivery of forecasts.

Requirements

doctorate

masters

advanced excel

power bi

r

sql

OR Doctorate and 5 years
Demonstrated experience performing energy-related quantitative analysis, probabilistic dispatch modeling, production simulation modeling, technology market or program assessments or similar functions
Three years working at electric or natural gas utilities, independent power producers, wholesale energy market participants, regulatory agencies, consulting firms, or similar organizations
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating with technical and managerial audiences
OR Master’s Degree and 7 years job-related
Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Physics, Econometrics or Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Statistics, Business or equivalent field.
Demonstrated experience performing advanced Excel modeling. Working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI. Prior exposure to database management techniques.
Job-related experience 8 years,
Demonstrated project, process or product management experience
Knowledgeable about PG&E’s business model, including interdependencies and interrelationships of the electric and natural gas industries and supply/demand-side businesses
Working knowledge of advanced applications programming: R, SQL, SAS, Stata, Matlab or other data analysis/statistical software
Advanced degree in a relevant discipline
Familiarity with California regulatory context for investor-owned utilities

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

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.

Articles

PG&E Careers

PG&E Sustainability

PG&E Newsroom

PG&E Community Programs

Role

Description

market assessment

forecast modeling

data analysis

data visualization

process improvement

policy advocacy

Market Intelligence and Assessment: Perform market assessment of supply-side and demand side energy resources for electricity.
Policy Advocacy: Assist in developing analysis and testimony, including work papers and exhibits, to support policy position development with respect to forecasting. Review, analyze, and respond to interveners' testimony, comments, etc. to ensure the best possible outcome.
Forecasting: Develop generation and compliance forecasts for PG&E’s clean energy, emissions and reliability positions. This includes developing and managing simulation modeling to account for identified uncertainties that impact PG&E’s electric generation portfolio. Ensure that the forecast is systematically and appropriately integrated into long-term planning strategy as well as policy and planning processes. Conduct research to inform/validate inputs, assumptions, and scenarios. Conduct market and policy research to identify critical uncertainties and inform the key inputs, assumptions, and the range of scenarios to be forecasted. Collaborate closely with commercial and strategy teams to drive informed commercial decision making.
Analysis: Produce analytics that guide PG&E’s resource, infrastructure, and strategic planning as well as public policy position development. The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of the California utility regulatory context and PG&E’s business model to help contextualize the forecasts. Communicate results to client organizations through effective data visualization and presentation materials.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, persuasiveness, and pervasiveness of electric portfolio forecasting. Provide support for the development and implementation of a roadmap to systematically identify improvements to the forecasting processes, analytics, inputs, and capabilities. Research and document forecasting best practices, client use-cases, product specifications, analytical methods, processes, and platforms for production and delivery of forecasts.

Requirements

doctorate

masters

advanced excel

power bi

r

sql

OR Doctorate and 5 years
Demonstrated experience performing energy-related quantitative analysis, probabilistic dispatch modeling, production simulation modeling, technology market or program assessments or similar functions
Three years working at electric or natural gas utilities, independent power producers, wholesale energy market participants, regulatory agencies, consulting firms, or similar organizations
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including communicating with technical and managerial audiences
OR Master’s Degree and 7 years job-related
Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Physics, Econometrics or Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Statistics, Business or equivalent field.
Demonstrated experience performing advanced Excel modeling. Working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI. Prior exposure to database management techniques.
Job-related experience 8 years,
Demonstrated project, process or product management experience
Knowledgeable about PG&E’s business model, including interdependencies and interrelationships of the electric and natural gas industries and supply/demand-side businesses
Working knowledge of advanced applications programming: R, SQL, SAS, Stata, Matlab or other data analysis/statistical software
Advanced degree in a relevant discipline
Familiarity with California regulatory context for investor-owned utilities

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Articles

PG&E Careers

PG&E Sustainability

PG&E Newsroom

PG&E Community Programs