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Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Fresno
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
Position Summary
This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
The Associate Distribution Operations Engineering position at PG&E is a very challenging yet rewarding position that offers the successful candidate the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop. PG&E has over 3200 distribution feeders, 1200 distribution substation banks, and 275 distribution substations serving over 5 million customers in northern and central California. The distribution system is diverse with 4 KV, 12 KV, 17KV, 21 KV, and 34 KV distribution voltages. The PG&E service territory stretches over 74,000 square miles.
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 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, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
The annual salary range is: ​
CA Minimum, $ 99,936
CA Maximum, $157,596
Job Responsibilities
Provide distribution operations engineering support for PG&E’s Electric Distribution Control Centers. This support includes:
Provide distribution facility clearance review/analysis/ and switching plan development Perform N-1 distribution load at risk analysis and prepare management communications Monitor/Review bank & circuit Peak Loads and take actions to address overloads Monitor/Review bank & circuit real-time power factor and take actions to address poor power factor Validate inoperable critical operating equipment and determine its disposition Develop critical operating equipment control device settings Provide day-to-day engineering support for distribution line, substation-related operational problems, as well as any transmission line problems that result in operational problems on the distribution system Update load flow models when permanent switching, system re-configuration, and new devices are Installed Provide engineering support for system emergencies during normal and after-hours (includes an on-call requirement) Prepare substation bank and feeder loss studies as required Provide distribution operations engineering review and recommendations for substation bank/equipment replacement projects Provide distribution operations engineering support of power quality and voltage-related issues Assist in providing reviews to support the management of distribution system integrity and configuration Perform detailed technical analysis and design for the interconnection of temporary primary generation for planned and emergency needs Provide other reliability, protection/coordination related studies as requested Provide operations engineering support and participate in various emerging grid technology projects (VVO, PV-Smart Inverter, DERM’s, Smart Line Sensors, EPIC Projects) Flexible work schedule to be determined
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or graduating with a BSEE by December 2026 from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Desired: Electric utility distribution engineering or system protection-related work experience Professional Engineering (PE) license Experience in electric distribution engineering and design
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Fresno
Department Overview
The hardworking coworkers of Electric Engineering ensure all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects. Electric Engineering is comprised of approximately 2,000 coworkers.
Position Summary
This job is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
The Associate Distribution Operations Engineering position at PG&E is a very challenging yet rewarding position that offers the successful candidate the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop. PG&E has over 3200 distribution feeders, 1200 distribution substation banks, and 275 distribution substations serving over 5 million customers in northern and central California. The distribution system is diverse with 4 KV, 12 KV, 17KV, 21 KV, and 34 KV distribution voltages. The PG&E service territory stretches over 74,000 square miles.
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 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, collective bargaining agreements, and internal equity.
The annual salary range is: ​
CA Minimum, $ 99,936
CA Maximum, $157,596
Job Responsibilities
Provide distribution operations engineering support for PG&E’s Electric Distribution Control Centers. This support includes:
Provide distribution facility clearance review/analysis/ and switching plan development Perform N-1 distribution load at risk analysis and prepare management communications Monitor/Review bank & circuit Peak Loads and take actions to address overloads Monitor/Review bank & circuit real-time power factor and take actions to address poor power factor Validate inoperable critical operating equipment and determine its disposition Develop critical operating equipment control device settings Provide day-to-day engineering support for distribution line, substation-related operational problems, as well as any transmission line problems that result in operational problems on the distribution system Update load flow models when permanent switching, system re-configuration, and new devices are Installed Provide engineering support for system emergencies during normal and after-hours (includes an on-call requirement) Prepare substation bank and feeder loss studies as required Provide distribution operations engineering review and recommendations for substation bank/equipment replacement projects Provide distribution operations engineering support of power quality and voltage-related issues Assist in providing reviews to support the management of distribution system integrity and configuration Perform detailed technical analysis and design for the interconnection of temporary primary generation for planned and emergency needs Provide other reliability, protection/coordination related studies as requested Provide operations engineering support and participate in various emerging grid technology projects (VVO, PV-Smart Inverter, DERM’s, Smart Line Sensors, EPIC Projects) Flexible work schedule to be determined
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or graduating with a BSEE by December 2026 from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Desired: Electric utility distribution engineering or system protection-related work experience Professional Engineering (PE) license Experience in electric distribution engineering and design
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Who's Hiring
- Target37
- DHL30
- Dewolff, Boberg & Associates20
- Tractor Supply10
- FirstEnergy8
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Sports & Recreation
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in distribution operations manager jobs.
- 3-7 years of experience managing warehouse or distribution center operations
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems such as SAP WMS, Manhattan Associates, or Blue Yonder
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience with inventory control, cycle counting, and shrinkage reduction
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred by many mid-to-large distribution employers
- Familiarity with OSHA safety compliance standards and carrier routing or transportation management systems
Tips for Your Distribution Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify throughput and efficiency on your resume
Hiring managers for distribution operations manager roles want to see volume metrics: units processed per shift, order accuracy rates, and cost-per-unit reductions you drove. Pull these numbers from your past performance reviews and put them in your bullet points.
List your WMS platforms by name
Warehouse management system experience is often a hard filter before a human reads your resume. Name every platform you've used, whether that's Manhattan Associates, Blue Yonder, SAP Extended Warehouse Management, or any other, so automated screening doesn't pass you over.
Target openings by distribution model not just title
A distribution operations manager role at a direct-to-consumer fulfillment center runs very differently from one at a regional wholesale DC. Filter your search by the company's distribution model so your experience aligns with what the role actually requires.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists distribution operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a labor planning scenario for interviews
Expect at least one behavioral question about managing staffing levels during peak season or an unexpected volume spike. Walk into the interview ready to describe a specific situation where you adjusted headcount, shift schedules, or temp labor to hit a throughput target.
Negotiate start date around peak cycles
Distribution networks have hard blackout periods, Q4 retail peak and post-holiday returns being the most common. If an offer comes near one of those windows, negotiating a start date that avoids the crunch signals operational awareness and protects your onboarding time.
Distribution Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most distribution operations managers?
The companies hiring the most distribution operations managers right now include Target, DHL, and Dewolff, Boberg & Associates, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated among large-scale retailers, third-party logistics providers, and food and beverage distributors with multi-site distribution networks.
How many distribution operations manager jobs are remote?
About 26% of distribution operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most distribution center environments. The roles most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are those focused on network planning, vendor compliance, or multi-site operations oversight rather than single-facility floor management.
How do you become a distribution operations manager?
Most distribution operations managers start in warehouse associate, shift supervisor, or logistics coordinator roles and build up to managing full departments. Getting hands-on experience with a warehouse management system, earning an APICS certification, and demonstrating you can lead a team through a peak season are the practical steps that move candidates into manager-level consideration. A degree in supply chain, logistics, or business strengthens your candidacy, but operational results carry significant weight with most hiring teams.
Can you get hired as a distribution operations manager without direct management experience?
It's possible to move into this role without a formal manager title if you can show lead or supervisory experience, even informally. Candidates who have trained new hires, coordinated shift handoffs, or owned a specific operational process like inbound receiving or carrier scheduling are competitive for smaller distribution operations or assistant manager roles that serve as a stepping stone. Emphasizing those responsibilities explicitly in your resume helps close the experience gap.
What does the distribution operations manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and availability, followed by a structured interview with an operations director or regional manager covering behavioral questions about labor management, throughput, and safety. Many employers add a site tour or facility walkthrough to see how you assess an operation in real time. Final rounds often include a panel with cross-functional stakeholders from transportation, inventory, or finance before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to distribution operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to distribution operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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