Requisition ID # 163117 

 

Job Category: Project / Program Management 

Job Level: Director/Chief

Business Unit: Electric Engineering

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

 

 

 

 

Position Summary

 

The Director, EGI role manages the team dedicated to interconnecting all customer applications under PG&E’s Electric Rule 21, Wholesale Distribution Tariff, Transmission Owner Tariff as well as generator applications submitted through the California ISO. This position also leads the support groups responsible for the Financial Operations and Regulatory Adoption related to the interconnection applications. Leads negotiations to resolve interconnection customer disputes and achieves outcomes that balance customer satisfaction with company strategic goals.

 

Reporting Relationship

 

The Director, EGI, reports to the Sr Director, Electric Systems Planning & Reliability.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

Leads the department and develops the strategy to ensure timely, cost effective and compliant connections of renewable power sources into PG&E’s electric system. Is accountable for the entire interconnection process from initial application from the customer (or generator) to the completion of the interconnection. Partners with subordinate leaders to develop operational processes to continuously improve performance measures, whether required by regulatory bodies or internally imposed. Provides overall direction to program management for the associated major work category for the construction projects needed as part of the interconnection process. Reviews and approves forecasts and budgets developed by managers.    Handles large scale, high impact customer complaints scheduling issues. Prepares and delivers summaries on actual completions vs. forecasts, with explanations of variances and proposes plans to address deficiencies. Partners with the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) on capacity/engineering studies required for connections to the transmission grid. Ensures collaboration with Electric Asset Management in the ISO request for the engineering study. Ensures study completion, including the estimated scope, schedule and cost. Leads the contract negotiations on the larger or high impact projects to reach a final signed agreement on the construction costs, cost recovery terms (or true up or refund) & schedule and construction timeframe. Interfaces with the client as needed, managing expectations, ensuring effective relations and dealing with any complex issues that arise. Directs the department regulatory compliance efforts. Ensures required client timeframes are understood and met. Ensures all required documentation is maintained and regular reporting is prepared and submitted to the appropriate regulatory agency (i.e. CPUC, FERC). Leads process creation and improvement efforts, including automation, as needed. Coaches managers and oversees all contract management activities. Ensures all accounting, billing, reconciliations, etc. are processed according to client contracts and regulatory requirements. Partners with various internal and external stakeholders, including Electric and other LOB executives and state government officials, to handle complex, escalated and/or sensitive issues or client concerns regarding project schedules, cost, regulatory requirements, etc. Influences and negotiates with affected parties to reach resolution and agreement on solutions. Develops meaningful department performance metrics.  Regularly prepares and presents results to Electric Sr. Directors and Officers. Develops, proposes and gains buy in on plans to improve results and address issues. Periodically presents to external organizations for educational or benchmarking purposes. Seeks input and collaborates with external parties to help improve the interconnection process. Leads department to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition.

 

Leadership Qualities

 

PG&E expects its leaders to conduct themselves with the highest ethics and integrity and to embody specific leadership qualities.

              

Strategic Mindset

Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

A Leader in the Community and Industry

Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Demonstrates Safety Leadership

A safety champion in words and deeds with respect to both employee and public safety. Creating and maintaining a speak up culture free of retaliation.

Influences and Inspires

Using various- communications that convey a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences. Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related dynamics.

Optimizes Team Performance

Building teams with a strong identity that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Creating a climate where people are developed and motivated to do their best to help the organization.

Values Diversity and Creates Inclusion

Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Fiscally Responsible

Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions. Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Leads Ethically and in a Compliant Manner

Sponsoring and sustaining a high integrity speak-up corporate culture which prioritizes safety, compliance, and ethics. Building on necessary level of industry, company, and subject-matter expertise, including laws and regulations.

Provides a High Level of Customer Service

Building strong customer relationships and delivering hometown, customer-centric solutions.

 

Compensation

 

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:

 

Bay Area Minimum: $167,000

Bay Area Maximum: $284,000

 

Background Qualifications

 

Minimum

 

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, related field or equivalent experience. 10 years of related experience in an electric utility.

 

Desired

 

Electrical engineering experience. PE license. Broad knowledge of electric utility construction standards, practices, policies and regulatory requirements. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements impacting Utilities (e.g. FERC, CPUC, SOX, FCC, etc). Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to the interconnection of renewable power into the transmission and distribution systems. Understanding of electric utility engineering, reliability and capacity planning concepts. Strong knowledge and skills in project, process and program management concepts, methods and practices. Good financial and business acumen to effectively plan, forecast, budget and deal with variances. Excellent client relationship management skills. Good interpersonal, communication, influence and negotiation skills to effectively present to and gain buy in from various stakeholders, including executives and external agencies or clients. Adaptability to effectively adjust plans and reprioritize in a dynamic environment. Strong strategic decision making and creative problem solving skills.