Manager, Reliability, Resiliency, Strategy, and Partnerships

Department Overview

The System Performance, Reliability and Resiliency Strategy team within the overall Electric Transmission and Distribution Engineering organization is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the resources necessary to successfully execute PG&E’s Electric Reliability Strategy and initiatives. Within this department the Resiliency Strategy and Partnerships team will lead the long‑term reliability and resiliency strategy, including driving the development of related IEEE/IEC, FERC/NERC, EEI/IUNG/AEIC standards.

Position Summary

Leads a team of grid innovation engineers and quantitative analysts to develop and advance the enterprise reliability and resilience strategy. Sets the technical vision and direction for reliability engineering across the organization. Serves as a recognized industry leader, driving standards development through active engagement with IEEE, IEC, FERC/NERC, and key utility associations, while partnering with senior leadership, engineering teams, and business units to implement company investment strategies and initiatives. Represents the company in technical committees and external forums, influencing industry best practices and advising leadership on reliability performance, risk, and long‑term strategy. Ensures regulatory compliance while advancing innovation to meet the evolving needs of the electric system. This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring employees to report to the Oakland office at least two or three days per week, with remaining days remote as business needs allow.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages grid modernization products and programs, aligning and driving execution of the portfolio within a broader strategy.
• Manages staff through recruitment, training, performance management, rewards, and recognition.
• Manages budgeting and forecasting for the team’s work.
• Solves unique and complex problems, anticipating issues and developing innovative solutions.
• Develops innovative solutions to cross‑organizational issues, including process development and continuous improvement.
• Establishes relationships with key external stakeholders (industry and regulatory).
• Works with and leverages relationships with Managers, Directors, and Senior Directors across functions/PG&E.
• Explores, innovates, and demonstrates technologies that facilitate easier grid integration.
• Represents PG&E as its technical expert, integrating distributed resources and technologies onto the electric grid in regulatory proceedings and industry working groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent related experience; six years of relevant experience.
• Desired: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience developing a strategy for innovative grid modernization tools or products.
• Experience with data processing tools.
• Experience in Transmission or Distribution System Planning.
• Experience representing the company with external stakeholders in regulatory proceedings.
• Professional Engineering License (Power).
• Travel approximately 20% with occasional overnight stays.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Electrical Engineering knowledge with a focus on Power Systems.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering principles, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the industry and PG&E.
• Experience working in a regulatory environment and representing work in a regulatory setting.
• Excellent leadership and public speaking skills.
• Ability to lead and influence strategic planning and decision‑making, working with senior management at PG&E.
• Ability to develop and manage department budgets, expenses, and variances.
• Ability to communicate and support company and organization policies, procedures, goals, objectives, vision, and values.
• Knowledge of the technical impact of distributed generation on grid planning and operations.

Pay

Bay Area Minimum: $155,000

Bay Area Mid‑Point: $210,000

Bay Area Maximum: $265,000

This compensation range is specific to the job’s locality and reflects factors such as skills, education, experience, market value, geographic location, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity. The role is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.