Solutions Architect, Expert

Requisition ID # 174131 Job Category: Information Technology Job Level: Individual Contributor Business Unit: Technology & Security Work Type: Hybrid Job Location: Oakland Department Overview Information Systems Technology Services is a unified organization comprised of various departments which collaborate effectively in order to deliver high quality technology solutions. Position Summary Provides the link between the Business Architecture function and Enterprise Architecture & Strategy function. Utilizes multiple Architectural Views to document the “as-is” (current) and “to-be” (future) technology needs. Ensures requirements are met in an efficient, sustainable and adaptable manner. Operates across organizational and computing areas driving efficient, standards-based architecture supporting PG&E's business goals. PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position.  The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint $140,000 - $189,000.  The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs. Bay Area Min: $ 140,000 Bay Area Max: $ 238,000 This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and 1-2 days per week at our Oakland Headquarters based on business need. The assigned work location will be within the PG&E Service Territory. Job Responsibilities Partner with business, technology, and enterprise architecture stakeholders to understand current-state capabilities and define future-state solution needs across major transformational programs, notably Propel & Elevate, focusing on the following technical/functional portfolios: Engineering & Design, Integrated Planning, Grid Interconnection, Asset Management Acts as the primary technical lead in deploying Copperleaf in support of the Integrated Planning workstream of Propel Develop end-to-end solution architecture across applications, data, integrations, infrastructure, security, and business processes Create and maintain architecture artifacts, including current-state and target-state views, solution diagrams, roadmaps, and decision records Ensure proposed solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity requirements, regulatory needs, and PG&E business objectives Evaluate technology options and recommend solutions that are sustainable, adaptable, cost-effective, and operationally supportable Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams through design, delivery, testing, implementation, and transition to operations Identify architecture risks, dependencies, gaps, and trade-offs, and recommend mitigation strategies Support governance reviews, architecture approvals, and stakeholder decision-making while staying current on emerging technologies and industry best practices Address complex problems that span functions and may manage projects or initiatives that are high complexity and risk Is comfortable owning the outcome and has the courage to share unpopular viewpoints Qualifications Minimum: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field or equivalent experience 7 years experience in Information Technology 4 years of solution architecture and project implementation experience in the following discipline: Asset Investment Planning (Copperleaf or equivalent), ERP (SAP or equivalent), or GIS Desired: Understanding of the utility industry or similarly regulated industries, including how technology supports business processes. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts, risks, and tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences Ability to influence outcomes through expertise, analysis, collaboration, stakeholder partnership, customer focus, sound judgment, and a multidisciplinary approach Proven ability to apply multi-disciplinary approach to develop best-of-breed portfolio solutions Experience in one or more of the following technical/functional areas: estimating, engineering, customer billing, electric generation, utility operation Experience overseeing vendor-delivered software solutions or contractor development teams Architecture, security, or IT delivery certifications such as TOGAF, Zachman, DODAF, CISSP, ITIL, or similar Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), enterprise integration patterns, CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure as code, observability, and production support practices Experience using Microsoft Visio, Lucid chart or other TOGAF-based modeling tools Worked on or deployed the following solutions: Copperleaf, SAP, PLS-CADD, AutoCAD, AUD, Bentley ProjectWise Hands-on experience with AI, ML, or GenAI solution delivery, including LLM applications, RAG, agentic workflows, prompt engineering, evaluation frameworks, observability, APIs, or data pipelines Purpose, Virtues and Stands Our Purpose explains "why" we exist: Delivering for our hometowns Serving our planet Leading with love Our Virtues capture "who" we need to be: Trustworthy Empathetic Curious Tenacious Nimble Owners Our Stands are "what" we will achieve together: Everyone and everything is always safe Catastrophic wildfires shall stop It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E Clean and resilient energy for all Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors More About Our Company EEO Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires a workforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job. Employee Privacy Notice The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020. CCPA grants new and far-reaching privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information PG&E collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed through the following link: Employee Privacy Notice PG&E will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with all state and local laws. Nearest Major Market: San Francisco Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland