Principal, Network Model Engineer

Principal, Network Model Engineer - Location Flexible

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Join a high-performing, dynamic team shaping the future of PG&E’s electrical grid – delivering reliably, safe, affordable, and clean energy to our customers and communities. The Grid Operations, Applications, and Transformation (GOAT) team is dedicated to implementing and maintaining PG&E’s Operational Technology including the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS).

The Network Model Engineer will be an integral part of our GOAT organization. This position provides leading-edge technology enabling PG&E to improve and enhance operational technology. The role focuses on ensuring ongoing maintenance and growth of the ADMS network model. The network model combines various existing data sets (RT SCADA, GIS, CYME, etc.) to build a comprehensive electrical model of our distribution grid.

PG&E is providing salary range information as follows.
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Minimum Base Salary (California) $
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• 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.

• 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

• 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 initiatives with medium to high…