PG&E Corporation

Data Engineer, Expert

PG&E Corporation$140K — $238K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience with data engineering/ETL ecosystems such as Palantir Foundry, Spark, Informatica, SAP BODS, OBIEE.
  • Proficiency with multiple data engineering/ETL environments.
  • Experience deploying machine learning algorithms.

Responsibilities

  • Leads teams on complex data and analytics problems requiring in-depth analysis.
  • Contributes to resolving uniquely complex data issues with significant impact.
  • Identifies and implements process improvements, optimizing data infrastructure and delivery.
  • Solves broad scope application programming issues within guidelines.
  • Evaluates emerging technologies, including Generative AI, to enhance data engineering.
  • Mentors less experienced colleagues and assists with complex problems.
  • Collaborates to establish departmental standards and goals.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model allowing flexibility between remote and on-site work in the Bay Area.
  • Opportunity to participate in discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID # 174282

Job Category: Information Technology

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

Department Overview

The aim of the Data Solutions team in the Wildfire Mitigation organization is to enhance the risk practices of PG&E's Electric Operation business and thereby address changing external conditions such as climate change. To this end the Data Solutions team enhances and maintains predictive models of electric system failures. These models help to provide a multi-layered view of risk across the electric system so that decision-making processes include and empower employees at all levels of the company to manage risk appropriately.
Sample activities include:
  • Development of new Machine Learning (ML) models characterizing and predicting distribution and transmission electric system environmental conditions using geospatial data.
  • Development of end-to-end solutions that takes a variety of geospatial data and transform them into analysis-ready insights, cloud optimized datasets accessible within distributed Spark environments.
  • Support for stakeholders in how to integrate features into downstream analysis and risk models.


Position Summary

Designs, develops, modifies, configures, debugs and evaluates jobs for extracting data from various sources, implements transformation logic, and stores data in various formats fit for use by stakeholders. Collects metadata about jobs including data lineage and transformation logic. Works with teams, clients, data owners, and leadership throughout the development cycle practicing continuous improvement.

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned work location based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the Bay Area of the PG&E 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.

Bay Minimum: $140,000
Bay Maximum: $238,000

This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.

Job Responsibilities

  • Leads a team on moderately complex to complex data and analytics-centric problems having broad impact that require in-depth analysis and judgment to obtain results or solutions.
  • May contribute to the resolution of uniquely complex data and analytics-centric problems having significant impact
  • Identifies, designs and implements internal process improvements including re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, optimizing data delivery, and automating manual processes.
  • Resolves application programming analysis problems of broad scope within procedural guidelines.
  • Evaluates emerging technologies, including Generative AI solutions, to improve data engineering, analytics, and business processes.
  • Provides assistance to other programmers/analysts on unusual or especially complex problems that cross multiple functional/technology areas.
  • Conceptualizes and generates infrastructure that allows big data to be accessed and analyzed with verified data quality and metadata is appropriately captured and catalogued.
  • Collaborates with peers to develop departmental standards, norms, and new goals/objectives.
  • Plans work to meet assigned general objectives; reviews progress regularly and solutions may provide an opportunity for creative/non-standard approaches.
  • Assesses data pipeline performance and suggests/implements changes as required.
  • Communicates (oral and written) recommendations.
  • Mentors/provides guidance to less experienced colleagues.


Qualifications

Minimum:

  • BA/BS in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field of study, or equivalent experience.
  • 7 years of experience with data engineering/ETL ecosystems such as Palantir Foundry, Spark, Informatica, SAP BODS, OBIEE.
  • Experience with multiple data engineering/ETL ecosystems.
  • Experience with machine learning algorithm deployment.


Desired:

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Data science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Leadership experience, development teams
  • Cloud-native data platform experience
  • Knowledge of software engineering principals such as unit testing, CI/CD, source control.
  • Generative AI experience, including LLMs, RAG, and agentic workflows
  • Geospatial data engineering experience, including spatial analytics and satellite imagery products

About PG&E Corporation

PG&E Corporation Careers

Join the dynamic team at PG&E Corporation, a leader in the utility industry, where innovation meets expertise in delivering safe and reliable energy solutions. This is an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a company that values leadership, diversity, and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At PG&E Corporation, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to contribute to the future of energy. Our team is dedicated to building a sustainable energy future for the communities we serve. Whether you are looking for a full-time position or an internship, PG&E Corporation provides a platform for professional development and personal growth.

Transform Your Career

PG&E Corporation is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your career. With a culture that fosters innovation and leadership, we provide our employees with the tools they need to succeed. Our leadership and diversity training programs ensure that all team members are equipped to lead, innovate, and thrive in a changing industry.

Innovative Work Environment

Join a team of over 20,000 dedicated professionals who are at the forefront of energy technology and sustainability. At PG&E Corporation, innovation is at the core of what we do. We are committed to developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance the safety and reliability of our energy systems.

Career Development and Benefits

PG&E Corporation is committed to the growth and development of its employees. We offer robust benefits packages that support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members and their families. From comprehensive health benefits to professional development programs, we provide the resources to secure your future and advance your career.

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Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$40.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.3 billion
Founded
1905
Revenue
$18.4 billion
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