The Expert Electrical Engineer, Grid Technology Engineering & Evaluation will be at the leading edge of this through performing complex power system analysis, engineering studies, and HIL testing of emerging T&D grid technologies, applications, and devices. The position will involve partnership with a broader team within
PG&E including the T&D planning, standards and asset strategy, system protection, and automation engineering teams. Work may range from general technical consultation to comprehensive support from planning through production implementation of new technologies.
The ATS Grid Technology Engineering & Evaluation staff provides
Technology literature review and feasibility assessment
Electric T&D technology evaluation
Electric power system modeling and analysis
Engineering studies
Advanced metering evaluation
Distributed energy resource integration assessment
Laboratory testing
Travel required; frequency depends on the assignment and is typically less than 5%.
The selected candidate must live within PG&E’s service territory.
PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation range is specific to the locality of the job. The actual salary paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.
A reasonable salary range is
Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area) $140,000.00
Mid Base Salary (Bay Area) $189,000.00
Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area) $238,000.00
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Job Responsibilities
Independently develops and executes new practical solutions to highly complex problems
May partner with stakeholder organizations to develop electric grid design and operational enhancement strategies.
Develop existing and new relationships with other PG&E functional areas to understand expectations, concerns and ensure strong customer satisfaction.
Develops test protocols, models, technologies and analyzes data
Evaluates the performance of parts, assemblies or systems under simulated operating conditions, and records results
Compiles project test results and preparation of reports and recommendations for client and Leadership
Performs engineering studies and prepares system models and analysis tools
Expands knowledge in other areas of specialty or field, developing breadth or further develops expertise and specialization in one area
Identifies innovations and the cost-reduction potential of new and existing technologies
Continually identifies testing or process improvements
Provides mentoring and guidance to junior level peers
Represents PG&E and provides testimony or information related to projects or other issues to external customers, agencies or other parties.
Recognized outside the company as an authority on a particular engineering/technical field or discipline. Represents PG&E and speaks at conferences or seminars. May write articles in trade journals. Influences industry developments.
Qualifications
Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with emphasis in a discipline related to assignments. (i.e., mechanical, civil or electrical engineering, etc.)
7 years of related experience
Desired
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power system emphasis desired)
Professional Engineer’s License
Experience with utility modeling software such as CYME, PSCAD, RSCAD, PSS/E, PSLF creating, configuring, and validating power system models, including transmission, distribution, and DER integration scenarios
Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing including interfacing with physical protection and control devices (relays, PMUs, IEDs)
Experience developing technical papers and presentations for electric power industry organizations such as IEEE, CIGRE, and IEC
Ability to work safely around high voltage test equipment, in substation and power plant environments.
Strong investigative and analytical problem-solving skills
Broad understanding of engineering research and testing concepts, theories, practices, methods, techniques in the area of specialization, as well as a general knowledge of other engineering specialties
Understanding of quality assurance and quality control concepts and practices
Excellent interpersonal and project management skills
Leadership skills
Communication, presentation, and teamwork skills
Project management skills
Good customer service orientation
Experience with utility SCADA, ADMS, and EMS platforms
Programming experience including National Instruments LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB
