Senior Manager, Emerging Technology at Pacific Gas And Electric Company in Danville, CA | USD163,000-277,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

engineering validation

program management

stakeholder engagement

budget management

policy development

talent recruitment

Support strategic planning and contributing to organizational decision-making.
Building People Leadership & Technical Capability
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
Manage, mentor, and develop technical staff, program leads, and project managers.
Lead and participate in executive meetings and stakeholder engagements.
Recruit and retain top talent supporting T&D technology initiatives.
Oversee and direct the engineering, analysis, and performance validation of T&D technologies to support the company’s True North Strategy
Establish and maintain strong external partnerships, including Department of Energy (DOE), California Energy Commission (CEC), DOE National Labs, research universities to facilitate and lead cross-cutting research initiatives.
Lead or oversee major programs or portfolios (multi-year, multi-discipline) to deliver and measure new technology projects.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering, asset management, system planning, electric operations and system operations.
Lead and manage electrical engineering projects related to emerging T&D technologies
Establish governance, stage-gates, risk management, and quality assurance practices for emerging tech evaluations and deployments.
Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for emerging technology initiatives.
Develop and implement engineering policies, procedures, and best practices.
Drive knowledge sharing, training, and cross-pollination of technical skills.
Build and foster culture of innovation through technology roadmaps and adoption of emerging technological capabilities.

Requirements

pmp

phd

pe license

rtds

microgrids

leadership

Project Management Professional Certification
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, leadership, and analytical skills.
Deep knowledge of T&D R&D / new grid technology development processes
Master’s or PhD in power systems or related field
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to discuss complex technical information with various internal and external stakeholders
Familiarity with emerging T&D technologies like microgrids, energy storage, phasor measurement units (PMU), other emerging sensor technologies, data analytics, and use of Artificial Intelligence in T&D planning and operations.
Technical publication record and/or IP (e.g. patents)
Familiarity with the latest simulation tools and power hardware in the loop simulations (e.g. RTDS, OPAL-RT, Typhoon HIL)
4 years of supervisory experience, specifically with leading new technology projects
Previous experience in executing government (federal or state) funded R&D projects and programs and familiarity with external funding processes and the full lifecycle
Direct experience with utility R&D, planning, engineering, and/or operations
A proven ability to interpret emerging technologies into utility operational applications.
PE (Professional Engineer) License
10 years of job-related technical experience
5 years’ experience leading and/or managing engineering oir technical staff
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience

Benefits

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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.

Articles

PG&E Careers

PG&E Sustainability

PG&E Newsroom

PG&E Community Programs

Role

Description

engineering validation

program management

stakeholder engagement

budget management

policy development

talent recruitment

Support strategic planning and contributing to organizational decision-making.
Building People Leadership & Technical Capability
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
Manage, mentor, and develop technical staff, program leads, and project managers.
Lead and participate in executive meetings and stakeholder engagements.
Recruit and retain top talent supporting T&D technology initiatives.
Oversee and direct the engineering, analysis, and performance validation of T&D technologies to support the company’s True North Strategy
Establish and maintain strong external partnerships, including Department of Energy (DOE), California Energy Commission (CEC), DOE National Labs, research universities to facilitate and lead cross-cutting research initiatives.
Lead or oversee major programs or portfolios (multi-year, multi-discipline) to deliver and measure new technology projects.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering, asset management, system planning, electric operations and system operations.
Lead and manage electrical engineering projects related to emerging T&D technologies
Establish governance, stage-gates, risk management, and quality assurance practices for emerging tech evaluations and deployments.
Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for emerging technology initiatives.
Develop and implement engineering policies, procedures, and best practices.
Drive knowledge sharing, training, and cross-pollination of technical skills.
Build and foster culture of innovation through technology roadmaps and adoption of emerging technological capabilities.

Requirements

pmp

phd

pe license

rtds

microgrids

leadership

Project Management Professional Certification
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, leadership, and analytical skills.
Deep knowledge of T&D R&D / new grid technology development processes
Master’s or PhD in power systems or related field
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to discuss complex technical information with various internal and external stakeholders
Familiarity with emerging T&D technologies like microgrids, energy storage, phasor measurement units (PMU), other emerging sensor technologies, data analytics, and use of Artificial Intelligence in T&D planning and operations.
Technical publication record and/or IP (e.g. patents)
Familiarity with the latest simulation tools and power hardware in the loop simulations (e.g. RTDS, OPAL-RT, Typhoon HIL)
4 years of supervisory experience, specifically with leading new technology projects
Previous experience in executing government (federal or state) funded R&D projects and programs and familiarity with external funding processes and the full lifecycle
Direct experience with utility R&D, planning, engineering, and/or operations
A proven ability to interpret emerging technologies into utility operational applications.
PE (Professional Engineer) License
10 years of job-related technical experience
5 years’ experience leading and/or managing engineering oir technical staff
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience

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