Supervisor, Substation Electrical Engineering Services
Department Overview
The Substation Engineering team is responsible for overseeing project engineering and design work executed for PG&E substations, including:
- Transmission Substation engineering and design
- Distribution Substation engineering and design
- Technical assistance on feasibility studies
- Technical coordination with Transmission Line Engineering and design
- Technical consultation (project options)
- Project scope, detailed estimates, and material lists
- Equipment specifications
- Construction support
- Oversight of engineering contractors
About the role
The Supervisor of Substation Engineering & Design will lead a team of Sr. Consulting, Senior and Journey Project Engineers, Senior Design Engineers, Design Engineers, and Design Drafters to deliver quality design products for electric substations across all regions on time and cost efficiently. This role collaborates with the Project Management team to build balanced engineering plans that meet project scope, schedule, and cost requirements. Responsibilities include developing, tracking, and communicating key performance metrics such as Safety, Project Execution (design quality), Work Plan Achievement (financial performance), and Work Plan Schedule Achievement (meeting milestones). The supervisor will also lead the team in adopting and proficiently using new technologies to support project success.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead a team of 15–18 Project Engineers, Design Engineers, Design Drafters, and Engineering Assistants
- Promote safe work practices in accordance with PG&E’s strong commitment to Safety and ensure a safe work environment
- Provide open and honest communication of company objectives and initiatives; coach, mentor, and lead staff to align team performance with company and department goals
- Foster understanding of the role Substation Engineering and Design plays in supporting project success (scope, schedule, and costs)
- Promote better understanding of Project Management and Construction practices to support project work
- Remove hurdles that impact project support success
- Drive accountability for quality, financial results, and schedule attainment through employee engagement, recognition, and ongoing coaching
- Plan and maintain a visible and stable short- and long-term production schedule in collaboration with the team, Project Management, and Substation Construction
- Make timely and effective decisions regarding internal work and contracted work
- Foster teamwork and innovation and support adoption of new technologies to improve team performance
- Build a strong team by providing ongoing performance feedback and technical support
Qualifications
- Minimum: Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5 years of experience in engineering, with some experience in electric substation and transmission line engineering
- Desired: 2 years of leadership experience (supervision or lead role)
- Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Registered Electrical P.E. preferred
- Knowledge of Transmission or Substation engineering, design, and construction experience
- Familiarity with PG&E standards and design processes
- Familiarity with ESC, Local 20 – Labor contract
- Strong MS Office skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with project scheduling tools: Clarity, MS Project, Primavera (P6)
Pay
PG&E estimates the following salary ranges for this position:
- Bay Area: $144,000 – $244,000 (minimum to maximum base salary)
- California (outside Bay Area): $137,000 – $232,000 (minimum to maximum base salary)
The actual salary will be determined based on specific skills, education, certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity, and may be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range.