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Senior Electrical Engineer

Pacific Gas and Electric

On-site
Danville, CA
Full-time
Senior
5+ yrs
$122k–$194kPosted 4d ago

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Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer — a full-time, based in Danville, CA role ($122k–$194k). Apply directly on Pacific Gas and Electric's careers page below.

Senior Electrical Engineer - ATS

Location: Danville, CA, US, San Ramon, California, United States

Employment Type: Full-time

Requisition ID # 171823 

Job Category: Engineering / Science 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Onsite

Job Location: Danville; San Ramon

 

 

Position Summary

This position is for a Sr. ATS Electrical Engineer that performs electrical testing and engineering analysis in the field and at ATS labs. Work duties may include grounding safety studies, facility arc-flash hazard analysis, underground cable testing, EMF Program Support, equipment failure analysis, engineering support for safety investigations, and general electrical engineering analysis. This work supports Company goals for enhanced Public Safety, Employee Safety, Risk Reduction, and Wildfire Safety and Compliance.

 

The selected candidate must live within PG&E’s service territory. 

 

PG&E is providing the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might pay for this position at the time of the job posting. This compensation 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, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, geographic location, and internal equity. Although we estimate the successful candidate hired into this role will be placed towards the middle or entry point of the range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to these factors.

A reasonable salary range is:
 

A reasonable salary range is:​

Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area) $122,000.00

Mid Base Salary (Bay Area) $158,000.00

Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area) $194,000.00

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical engineering analyses, including arc‑flash studies, failure investigations, and power system evaluations.
  • Support PPE and flame‑resistant clothing technical evaluations related to electrical safety.
  • Utilize or develop proficiency with LabVIEW and related tools for test data acquisition and analysis.
  • Lead and execute field and laboratory testing; prepare technical reports, specifications, and recommendations.
  • Apply independent judgment to resolve complex technical issues with moderate precedent and high safety impact.
  • Plan and lead projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and support of client proposals.
  • Interface with internal and external clients to define requirements and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Provide technical expertise to stakeholders and represent PG&E in technical or industry forums as needed.
  • Support development, evaluation, and improvement of technologies, processes, and testing methods.

 

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with emphasis in a discipline related to assignments. (i.e., mechanical, civil or electrical engineering, etc.)
  • 5 years of job-related experience

 

Desired:

  • Masters Degree or equivalent experience
  • PE-Professional Engineer license

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Senior Electrical Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric?

The estimated salary range for Senior Electrical Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric is $122,000 - $194,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Senior Electrical Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric?

The required skills for Senior Electrical Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric include: Electrical Engineering, LabVIEW, Project Management.

What is the seniority level for Senior Electrical Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric?

Senior Electrical Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric is a Senior level position.

How do I apply for Senior Electrical Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric?

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