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Core Responsibilities:

• Lead integration of new pre-commercial or commercial technologies into the system.
• Assess pilot projects against success criteria and determine readiness for system-wide deployment.
• Develop, update, and maintain engineering standards to support new technologies and compliance requirements.
• Align standards with regulatory mandates, risk mitigation, and corporate objectives.
• Collaborate with project leads, subject matter experts, substation construction/maintenance, operations, and training teams.
• Facilitate communication and engagement during all phases of technology transition.
• Partner with technology integration and training teams to develop end-user training plans.
• Update operating manuals, maintenance procedures, and compatible units before deployment.
• Define asset ownership and responsibilities, such as infrastructure replacement sponsor and equipment maintenance.
• Oversee SAP and master data integration for new technologies.
• Manage standards change requests through all phases of the standards process.
• Maintain documentation and ensure procedural compliance for technology transfer and standards updates.
• Conduct impact assessments for new standards and technology adoption, covering operational, safety, and training implications.
• Identify gaps and provide insights to strategy teams for roadmap updates.

Required Technical

Skills:

• Deep understanding of transmission, distribution, and substation standards; own and manage standard content and updates.
• Familiarity with CPUC General Orders, NERC requirements, and compliance frameworks.
• Interpret engineering principles and evaluate standards changes, such as conductor tension tables, clearance, and structural loads.
• Working knowledge of tools like AUD/DM, SPIDA pole loading, and AutoCAD for substation standards drawing updates.
• Lead pilot processes and facilitate technology transfer for new equipment and systems.
• Required Strategic & Analytical
  
  Skills:
• Align standards updates with asset strategy and planning roadmaps, organizational goals, and asset management strategies.
• Evaluate QA/QC findings, assess operational impacts, and identify gaps for continuous improvement.

Required Project Management & Leadership

Skills:

• Lead technology pilots, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and manage transition to long-term business processes.
• Develop and deliver standards updates, facilitate Q&A sessions, and engage in industry forums.
• Act as key liaison with engineering, operations, and planning teams to ensure collaboration.
• Required Behavioral
  
  Skills:
• Work effectively with subject matter experts, planners, and field personnel to resolve technical queries and implement standards.
• Manage complex tasks across multiple standards and disciplines in a dynamic environment.

Desired

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field;
  Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of power systems, standards development, regulatory compliance, and engineering tools like AutoCAD, SPIDA, and AUD/DM.
• Strong ability to lead technology pilots, manage standards updates, coordinate cross-functional teams, and influence decisions.
• Skilled in risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis, aligning technology adoption with roadmaps, communication, and problem-solving.