Pacific Gas and Electric Company · 5 hours ago
Principal, Network Model Engineer - Location Flexible
Rocklin, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $257K/yr
10+ years expPacific Gas and Electric Company is seeking a Principal, Network Model Engineer to join their high-performing team focused on shaping the future of the electrical grid. This role will be integral in maintaining and enhancing the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) network model, ensuring accurate operational technology to support a sustainable energy future.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Lead and Innovate: Drive efforts to resolve GIS model promotion issues and ensure seamless integration across systems
Develop GIS Expertise: Build and maintain deep knowledge of PG&E’s electric distribution and transmission GIS systems, ensuring accurate and reliable data for ADMS operations
Cross-Functional Liaison: Lead cross-functional coordination among GIS Mapping, IT GIS, the GIS Center of Excellence (COE), and the ADMS GOAT organization to align processes, resolve data discrepancies, and support strategic initiatives (i.e., Elevate program)
Provide Direction: Take guidance from the Network Model Manager and ADMS Business Support Senior Manager to deliver day-to-day directions for standard network modeling tasks, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
Collaborate on Roadmaps: Partner with the ADMS Applications & Strategy organization to influence product and technology roadmaps, ensuring network model capabilities support future functionality
Maintain Documentation: Work closely with the ADMS System Procedures & Practices organization to maintain all relevant documents, standards, and procedures for network modeling and ADMS operations
Model Integrity: Maintain and enhance station models, load/generation profiles, and overall network accuracy
Process Optimization: Identify and implement automation opportunities to streamline ADMS support and maintenance
Strategic Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to align technology with ADMS requirements and future grid capabilities
Standards Development: Establish new engineering standards and guidelines in collaboration with Distribution Standards
Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the escalation point for ADMS-related inquiries, device commissioning, and communication infrastructure
Continuous Improvement: Champion best practices for efficiency, reliability, and operational excellence
Onboarding Leadership: Function as a lead in onboarding new products, features, or system capabilities for inclusion within the production network model, including support, documentation, and overall business readiness
Vision & Strategic Execution: Partner with the Network Model/BAS Manager and ADMS Business Support Senior Manager to create and cast the overall vision for strategic execution of network modeling and ADMS initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience with grid modeling software (e.g. CYMDIST, PSLF, Aspen, etc.)
10 years of electric utility related experience
Preferred
Master of Science in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering
Expertise in the domains of systems, SCADA and network model engineering
Experience in process automation, system integration, field device design, and device engineering standardization
Experience with grid modeling software with an emphasis on the Schneider Electric ADMS product
Experience with advanced electric engineering concepts
Experience supporting projects and initiative with medium to high corporate priority
Experience in power system model tuning
Experience in Transmission or Distribution System Planning
Experience in Transmission or Distribution Operations
Protection System Engineering experience
Deep understanding of electric distribution and transmission GIS systems and data governance
Experience collaborating on technology and product roadmaps with cross-functional teams
Strong documentation and standards management skills for complex operational systems
Proven leadership in onboarding new products, features, or system capabilities, including business readiness and support planning
Strategic planning experience, including partnering with senior leadership to define and execute long-term vision
Certifications in GIS (e.g., Esri Technical Certification) or related technologies preferred
Project management or change management certifications (e.g., PMP, Prosci) are a plus
Proficiency with one or multiple protocols (DNP3.0, IPV4/6, PGE2179, IEC 61850, 2030.5, OPC, ICCP)
Strong experience in and with an ADMS OMS, preferably with the SE Exostructure
Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$30.29BKey Investors
DOE Loan Programs OfficeUS Department of Energy
2024-12-17Post Ipo Debt· $15B
2024-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $2.35B
2024-09-24Grant· $34.5M
Leadership Team
Patricia Poppe
Chief Executive Officer, PG&E Corporation
Sumeet Singh
Chief Executive Officer at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and EVP, Energy Delivery
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