Expert Electrical Engineer, ATS Grid & Electrification Innovation

Department Overview

Applied Technology Services (ATS) has been providing technology-based, innovative, high-value services to the Company for over 40 years. As a multidisciplinary team of over 120 engineers, scientists, and technicians, ATS operates with a vision to be a forward-thinking, technological leader providing high-value solutions and services needed across the Company.

About the Role

The Expert Electrical Engineer, ATS Grid & Electrification Innovation position is located within the Grid & Electrification Innovation (G&EI) organization. G&EI operates state-of-the-art laboratories dedicated to electric transmission and distribution (T&D) hardware and software validation, engineering studies, real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, energy efficiency codes and standards testing, advanced metering, customer electrification and decarbonization, as well as data fusion and predictive waveform analytics.

Our highly qualified staff leverage unique technical engineering design and fabrication skills to solve PG&E's most complex engineering challenges, including anomaly detection, system protection, electric reliability, distributed energy resources (DERs), vehicle-to-everything (V2X), microgrids, ADMS, DERMS, and Integrated Grid Planning (IGP). The incumbent will maintain knowledge of and implement all Company and regulatory safety and quality processes and procedures.

At the leading edge of this mission, you will perform complex power system analysis, engineering studies, and HIL testing of emerging T&D grid technologies, applications, and devices. This role involves partnership with a broader team within PG&E, including T&D planning, standards and asset strategy, system protection, and automation engineering teams. Work may range from general technical consultation to comprehensive support from planning through production implementation of new technologies.

Hiring Process

PG&E is committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. Candidates selected for this role will be evaluated based on their technical expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and alignment with our safety and quality standards. The process typically includes a review of qualifications, technical assessments, and interviews with team members and leadership to ensure a strong fit for the G&EI organization.

Equal Opportunity

PG&E is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.