Expert Clean Energy Strategic Analyst - Energy System Planning at Pacific Gas And Electric Company

Oakland, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

190300.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Physics, Econometrics, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Statistics, Business, Resource Planning, Transmission Planning, Regulatory Filings, Communication, Analytical Skills, Relationship Building

Industry

Utilities

Description

Requisition ID # 167832 Job Category: Business Operations / Strategy Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Engineering, Planning & Strategy Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview The position will reside within the PG&E’s System Planning department. System Planning is part of PG&E’s Engineering, Planning and Strategy organization. The vision for System Planning is to lead the way in inventing California’s new clean-energy future. The work is informed by analytics using an integrated planning approach, considering California’s and PG&E’s electric system, gas system, advanced load management and bulk generation resources. System Planning provides support for PG&E’s commercial and regulatory activities and important linkages to PG&E’s policy, strategy, investment, and finance plans. Position Summary The Expert Clean Energy Strategic Analyst will support PG&E’s long-term integrated planning efforts to advance PG&E environmental goals. The position will reside within the System Planning Analytics team (SPA). The SPA team supports various aspects of long-term planning for supply-side and demand resources to inform PG&E's electric and natural gas strategy and integrated resource plans. The long-term planning efforts includes integration of existing technologies (e.g., solar and storage), emerging technologies (e.g., H2 and carbon capture) and demand-side and load management solutions to meet the future energy needs of PG&E’s customers reliably, at a reasonable cost, and consistent with company and regulatory/legislative environmental policies. This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The preferred work location is Oakland, CA. PG&E is providing the salary range that can reasonably be expected for this position at the time of the job posting. This salary 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, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. A reasonable salary range for Bay Area is $128,000 to $190,300. Responsibilities Resource Planning Modelling and Analysis: Supports System Planning’s analytical efforts to identify innovative solutions for an evolving electric grid composed of large amounts of renewables, energy storage, emerging technology (e.g., carbon capture and storage (CCS), Direct Air Capture (DAC)), and increasingly distributed generation. Integrated Energy System Planning: Co-ordinates with electric and gas planning organizations to advance integrated generation/transmission/distribution/demand-side planning for a carbon neutral future. Regulatory Filings: Informed by System Planning’s analytics, supports PG&E’s regulatory filings (e.g., CPUC Integrated Resource Planning and Joint-IOU California Gas Report), and participation in various CPUC and CAISO planning proceedings. Communication: Provides support for internal and external communications. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Physics, Econometrics or Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Sciences, Statistics, Business or equivalent field. Job-related experience 6 years OR Master’s Degree and 5 years job-related OR Doctorate and 3 years Desired Qualifications: Basic knowledge of California or similar energy markets and environmental policy goals Master’s degree in a technical field Knowledge and expertise in utility industry in the areas of resource planning, transmission planning, CAISO (or similar) market. Experience with capacity expansion and production cost simulation models, especially pertaining to electric markets (e.g., Plexos, SERVM, Gridview, etc.) Experience with state and/or regional, federal energy regulatory proceedings and processes. Demonstrated ability to take a conceptual issue and independently design and complete innovative analysis to draw meaningful conclusions. Excellent oral and written communications skills and ability to concisely convey information based on unique audience needs. Strong capability in building internal and external relationships and identifying customer concerns. Strong capability in planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

The Expert Clean Energy Strategic Analyst will support PG&E’s long-term integrated planning efforts to advance PG&E environmental goals. Responsibilities include resource planning modeling and analysis, integrated energy system planning, and supporting regulatory filings.