Expert Grid Innovation Engineer
Pacific Gas And Electric Company
Provides electricity and natural gas to millions in Northern and Central California.
Develop and maintain hosting capacity tools for PG&E distribution grid.
1 months ago ago
$140,000 - $238,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Oakland, CA
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
data querying
statistical analysis
tool development
grid modeling
vendor management
regulatory representation
- Help answering key business questions by querying data from large databases, running statistical data analysis, and data validation.
- Help develop automated tools to efficiently perform distribution planning process, considering a highly electrified and DER penetrated of the future.
- Responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing new processes and guidelines that facilitate the use of DERs in providing value to the distribution grid
- Help to improve distribution grid modeling and simulations methodologies/tools to enhance grid planning for a highly electrified future.
- Explore, innovate, and demonstrate technologies that facilitate easier load/generation interconnection and modernization.
- Manage vendors on the provision of distribution planning tools to enable more advanced analysis
- Represent PG&E in regulatory proceedings.
Requirements
python
excel
grid modeling
pe california
bachelors degree
problem solving
- Public speaking and stakeholder engagement experience
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Experience with Grid Modeling Software, job-related
- Familiarity with large databases and data analytics is a plus
- Master’s of Science or PhD in electrical engineering, particularly power system engineering, is a plus
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer in the State of California
- Familiarity with python and SQL scripting
- Strong expertise with distribution planning or operations modeling software (e.g., CYME, LoadSEER, SYNERGI)
- Experience in electric utility, 7 years
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Benefits
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Training + Development
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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.
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