Power Generation Project Controls Analyst

Power Generation operates and maintains PG&E's hydroelectric, fossil, solar generation and battery storage facilities, providing approximately 5,300 megawatts of generating capacity for our customers. Our nearly 900 coworkers are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective generation to California in an environmentally responsible manner. Our hydro facilities include 62 conventional hydro powerhouses, a pumped-storage facility, 98 reservoirs, 168 dams and more than 200 miles of canals and flumes, among other water conveyances.

Natural gas-fired plants in operation are Humboldt Bay Generating Station in Eureka;
Colusa Generating Station in Colusa County and Gateway Generating Station in Antioch. Several utility-scale solar generation plants also are operated and maintained, as well as PG&E’s successful entry into battery energy storage, our Elkhorn Battery facility at Moss Landing in Monterey County.

This is a journey-level Project Controls Analyst role that operates under the guidance of senior Project Controls Analysts, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Business Planners, and a supervisor. The analyst supports utility operations or power generation environments by providing oversight, control, and analysis for a variety of projects, including capital and expense initiatives, FERC relicensing, and license compliance efforts. The role involves supporting multiple projects concurrently and requires a strong grasp of project cost management, schedule control, and project management methodologies.

The analyst must demonstrate advanced technical proficiency and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. While working independently with general direction, the analyst exercises sound judgment to prioritize tasks and ensure timely completion. Depending on assignment, responsibilities may also include contributions to the Project Support Function, Central Data Management Function, and/or Central Financial Analysis Function.

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, collective bargaining agreements, 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.

California Minimum: $104,316

California Maximum: $139,044

Schedule Development and Analysis:

• In coordination with Project Manager, develop project schedule and cash flow/forecast plans with functional department input.
• Create, maintain, and update schedules.
• Document, monitor and communicate project milestones and risks with appropriate stakeholders.
• Participate in project status meetings, collect progress data, and revise project plan as needed.
• Maintain projects within Project Manager’s node; update schedules based on progress.

Cost Plan Development and Analysis:

• Create, maintain, and update monthly forecast budgets.
• Prepare various cost reports and maintain forecast accuracy. Prepare project performance analysis, cost, and schedule status reports. Identify cost and schedule variances from objectives and recommend corrective action.
• Assess and report on project performance using established industry standards.
• Ensure that responses to project budget, and GRC or FERC cost requests reflect accurate and current…