Principal, Work Methods & Procedures Specialist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on50 West, 50, West San Fernando Street, Downtown Historic District, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95113, United States
About the Role
We are seeking a Principal System Specialist to provide high-level technical leadership and field support that improves safety, reliability, and efficiency across substation high voltage system maintenance and construction. Reporting to the Work Methods & Procedures Manager, this role serves as a thought leader and subject matter expert (SME), partnering with cross-functional engineering or operations stakeholders to resolve complex work method issues and steward critical technical documentation.
The Principal System Specialist applies principal-level technical knowledge to field support sessions, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement work. You will focus on areas such as Substation Work Methods & Procedures, technical support for field crews, Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA), human performance and event investigation support, and training development. This role involves developing, designing, and maintaining bulletins, manuals, job aids, and tailboards aligned with electric standards (IEEE, CIGRE, NETA). You may also be assigned to storm/emergency response and special projects, such as the implementation of online equipment monitoring or software systems in the field.
This hybrid position is based in the East Bay Area (with potential locations including Oakland, Antioch, Concord, Monterey, Moss Landing, Salinas, San Jose, Tracy, and Vacaville) and requires approximately 30% travel for field support and/or factory/vendor audits. You will regularly partner with stakeholders across the assigned line of business and must be available to support system emergencies, including work in less favorable weather conditions.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
50 West, 50, West San Fernando Street, Downtown Historic District, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95113, United States
San Jose, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide principal-level technical leadership and strategic direction for substation high voltage maintenance and construction
- check_circleLead enterprise-wide initiatives and manage complex projects across cross-functional engineering and operations teams
- check_circleSupport field crews with troubleshooting, commissioning, and emergency response for high voltage equipment
- check_circleLead and deliver technical training programs and mentor employees to build technical proficiency
- check_circleReview asset health and interpret electrical test results such as Doble testing and dissolved gas analysis
- check_circleConduct equipment failure investigations and human performance analysis to develop corrective action recommendations
- check_circlePerform QC/QA activities and conduct factory/vendor audits to ensure procedural adherence and program effectiveness
- check_circleDevelop, design, and maintain technical documentation including bulletins, manuals, and job aids aligned with industry standards
Requirements
- verifiedHigh School Diploma or GED
- verified10 years relevant experience
- verified4 years in distribution planning or related function
- verified2 years working with network systems
- verifiedCOMPTIA Technical Training Certification or equivalent
- verifiedJourneyman certification
- verifiedCertified Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Technician/Tester, or equivalent (desired)
- verifiedNETA certification Level 2+ or equivalent (desired)
- verifiedDegree in Electrical Engineering or related field (desired)
Nice to Have
Certified Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Technician/Tester, or equivalent. 5+ years testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, or supporting primary and secondary substation equipment (e.g., breakers, switchgear, transformers, load tap changers, GIS). NETA certification (Level 2+ preferred; Level 3+ a plus) and/or demonstrated equivalent high-voltage testing competence. Experience reviewing or performing Doble testing and interpreting results (e.g., power factor). Experience with SF6 sampling and/or dissolved gas analysis (DGA) for oil-filled equipment. Guidance Document Author Training (CORP-0521) or similar technical writing/document governance experience. Advanced analysis and problem-solving skills; strong written and verbal communication. Project management experience with strong prioritization and ability to lead cross-functional efforts. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleEligibility for PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Comptia, Journeyman Certification, Certified Journeyman Electrician, Electrical Technician, Neta Certification, Doble Testing, Power Factor, SF6 Sampling, Dissolved Gas Analysis, Dga.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Frequently asked questions about Principal, Work Methods & Procedures Specialist at Pacific Gas and Electric Company
What does a Principal, Work Methods & Procedures Specialist at Pacific Gas and Electric Company do?expand_more
In this Principal, Work Methods & Procedures Specialist at Pacific Gas and Electric Company role, you will provide principal-level technical leadership and strategic direction for substation high voltage maintenance and construction; lead enterprise-wide initiatives and manage complex projects across cross-functional engineering and operations teams; support field crews with troubleshooting, commissioning, and emergency response for high voltage equipment; and lead and deliver technical training programs and mentor employees to build technical proficiency.
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To qualify for the Principal, Work Methods & Procedures Specialist at Pacific Gas and Electric Company position, applicants should have: High School Diploma or GED; 10 years relevant experience; 4 years in distribution planning or related function; 2 years working with network systems; COMPTIA Technical Training Certification or equivalent; and Journeyman certification.
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Principal, Work Methods & Procedures Specialist at Pacific Gas and Electric Company is based in 50 West, 50, West San Fernando Street, Downtown Historic District, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95113, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Pacific Gas and Electric Company has listed this Principal, Work Methods & Procedures Specialist role as hybrid.
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Principal, Work Methods & Procedures Specialist at Pacific Gas and Electric Company typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Principal, Work Methods & Procedures Specialist at Pacific Gas and Electric Company include Comptia; Journeyman Certification; Certified Journeyman Electrician; Electrical Technician; Neta Certification; Doble Testing; Power Factor; and SF6 Sampling.
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Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or GED required.
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Principal, Work Methods & Procedures Specialist at Pacific Gas and Electric Company is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
About Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, the company is a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. There are approximately 20,000 employees who carry out Pacific Gas and Electric Company's primary business—the transmission and delivery of energy. The company provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 15 million people throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area in northern and central California. Fast Facts * Service area stretches from Eureka in the north to Bakersfield in the south, and from the Pacific Ocean in the west to the Sierra Nevada in the east * 141,215 circuit miles of electric distribution lines and 18,616 circuit miles of interconnected transmission lines * 42,141 miles of natural gas distribution pipelines and 6,438 miles of transportation pipelines * 5.1 million electric customer accounts * 4.3 million natural gas customer accounts
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