Supervisor, Major Projects - North (Location Flexible)

Requisition ID # 170767

Job Category: Engineering / Science

Job Level: Supervisor

Business Unit: Strategy & Growth

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bay Point; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Dublin; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fresno; Fresno; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Jose; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; San Ramon; San Ramon; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba City

Department Overview

The Electric Transmission Design Engineering team delivers comprehensive civil and electrical engineering solutions for PG&E’s transmission system. The group provides end‑to‑end design support for both overhead and underground transmission facilities and plays a critical role in ensuring system reliability, safety, and long‑term performance. Core responsibilities include:

• Engineering and design of transmission towers and steel structures
• Engineering and design of wood pole structures in high‑load environments
• Overhead conductor engineering and associated line equipment design
• Underground cable system design, including structures and appurtenances
• Fiber‑optic system installation design
• Preparation and issuance of construction drawings and as‑built documentation
• Technical coordination with Substation Engineering
• Technical consultation, industry engagement (IEEE, vendors, utilities), and evaluation of project alternatives
• Development of project scopes, detailed estimates, and material lists for Major projects.
• Equipment specification, vendor coordination, and bulk material strategy
• Construction support, training, and corrective action follow‑up
• Technical input for feasibility and early‑stage project assessments
  
  

Position Summary

The Supervising Engineer will lead a team responsible for delivering high‑quality transmission design and engineering work, both internally and through external engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partners. This role is accountable for:

• Managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality for all assigned design and engineering activities
• Building and maintaining strong, long‑term relationships with EPC and engineering‑only contractors to support mutually beneficial performance and collaboration
• Developing, tracking, and communicating key performance indicators—including design cycle time, quality metrics, cost performance, and schedule adherence
• Engaging with stakeholders across construction, maintenance, and operations to gather feedback, identify improvement opportunities, and strengthen cross‑functional alignment
• Employee development and training initiatives.
  
  

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:

Minimum Base Salary (Bay Area) $144,000.00

Mid Base Salary (Bay Area) $194,000.00

Maximum Base Salary (Bay Area) $244,000.00

Minimum Base Salary (California) $137,000.00

Mid Base Salary (California) $184,000.00

Maximum Base Salary (California) $232,000.00

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 5 years of experience in engineering with some of it in electric substation and transmission line engineering.
  
  

Desired

• Knowledgeof civil o relectrical engineering practices, standards and implementation. Knowledge of PG&E’selectric substation and transmission line facilities. Experience with supervision in project and design engineering. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Influence skills. Collaboration and interpersonal skills. Strong MS Office skills. Knowledge of Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) Union Contract.