What is a Systems Engineer at Pacific Gas and Electric?
At Pacific Gas and Electric, the Systems Engineer plays a crucial role in maintaining and modernizing one of the largest combined natural gas and electric energy infrastructures in the United States. This position sits at the intersection of information technology, operational technology, and physical grid infrastructure. You will be responsible for ensuring that the hardware, software, and network systems supporting energy delivery remain resilient, secure, and highly available for millions of California residents.
The work of a Systems Engineer directly impacts grid reliability, emergency response systems, and the integration of clean energy resources. Because Pacific Gas and Electric operates under strict regulatory oversight, your engineering decisions will directly support compliance with safety, environmental, and state mandates. You will work on critical problem spaces such as asset management, grid automation, and telemetry systems, helping transition legacy systems into modern, software-defined utility networks.
This role is particularly vital as the utility industry undergoes a massive digital transformation. With a significant portion of the utility workforce approaching retirement, Pacific Gas and Electric is actively looking for forward-thinking engineers who can build sustainable, long-term system architectures. Joining as a Systems Engineer means taking on the responsibility of securing California's energy future while working within a highly collaborative, safety-first operational culture.


