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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 173791
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: San Ramon; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels C& Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch C& 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 C& 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; Oakland; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Pleasanton; 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; 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
Position Summary
Coordinates and assembles work and resource plans that align with the budget plan. Monitors weekly and annual execution of the work plan by the Transmission and Distribution execution organizations. Understands the effectiveness of, and recommends improvements in business process, practice and procedures as they relate to the identification of known work and work management data quality in the various work management systems. May work closely with the Business Finance team to monitor and reallocate budget between programs and maintain an overall view of budget performance.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned location a minimum of two days a week.
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 Area Minimum: $102,000
Bay Area Mid: $127,000
Bay Area Maximum: $152,000
California Minimum: $97,000
California Mid: $121,000
California Maximum: $144,000
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Job Responsibilities
- Determines data needs and collects, extracts and formats data based on desired data outcomes.
- Assists in the development of contingency plans for the portfolio of work in the annual and long-term plans.
- Provides support and assists with the implementation process for project and/or program initiatives.
- Collaborates with leaders, other LOBs, and business partners to work on issues, projects or activities.
- Presents findings and makes recommendations to management.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience. Job-related experience, 5 years.
Desired:
Utility industry experience, or related.
Requisition ID: 173791
Job Category: Maintenance / Construction / Operations
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Energy Delivery
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: San Ramon; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels C& Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch C& 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 C& 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; Oakland; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Pleasanton; 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; 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
Position Summary
Coordinates and assembles work and resource plans that align with the budget plan. Monitors weekly and annual execution of the work plan by the Transmission and Distribution execution organizations. Understands the effectiveness of, and recommends improvements in business process, practice and procedures as they relate to the identification of known work and work management data quality in the various work management systems. May work closely with the Business Finance team to monitor and reallocate budget between programs and maintain an overall view of budget performance.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and your assigned location a minimum of two days a week.
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 Area Minimum: $102,000
Bay Area Mid: $127,000
Bay Area Maximum: $152,000
California Minimum: $97,000
California Mid: $121,000
California Maximum: $144,000
This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Job Responsibilities
- Determines data needs and collects, extracts and formats data based on desired data outcomes.
- Assists in the development of contingency plans for the portfolio of work in the annual and long-term plans.
- Provides support and assists with the implementation process for project and/or program initiatives.
- Collaborates with leaders, other LOBs, and business partners to work on issues, projects or activities.
- Presents findings and makes recommendations to management.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or job-related discipline or equivalent experience. Job-related experience, 5 years.
Desired:
Utility industry experience, or related.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Planner
Document your planning credentials before applying
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like AICP, and reference letters that match the specific planning specialty you're targeting. PERM audits frequently request this documentation, and gaps in your credential file slow the labor certification process significantly.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Planner job listings by employers who have filed PERM applications for similar roles. This surfaces organizations already familiar with the labor certification process rather than employers encountering green card sponsorship for the first time.
Understand how EB-2 versus EB-3 affects your timeline
Planner roles requiring only a bachelor's degree typically fall under EB-3, while positions demanding a master's degree or equivalent open EB-2 eligibility. For most countries other than India and China, EB-3 priority dates are current, meaning no multi-year backlog wait.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific Planner title and work location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you understand the floor PERM certification legally requires.
Ask about concurrent filing to accelerate your green card
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is filed, your employer can submit your I-485 adjustment of status application simultaneously. This saves months compared to waiting for separate USCIS approvals and lets you obtain an EAD while the petition is pending.
Verify the job description matches your O*NET occupation code
PERM applications tie the offered position to a specific occupational classification. Confirm with your employer that the job duties in your offer letter align with the O*NET profile for your Planner specialty, since mismatches between duties and the certified position are a common audit trigger.
Green Card Planner: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Planner roles actually qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Urban planners, supply chain planners, and project planners all qualify, depending on the degree and experience requirements of the specific role. Positions requiring a bachelor's degree in a planning-related field typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent, or where the employer can document the position requires advanced specialized knowledge, can qualify under EB-2. The employer's job description and minimum requirements drive which category applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Planner roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with a two to three year initial period, subject to annual lottery registration. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no expiration and no annual lottery. For Planner roles, there is no per-country cap at the EB-3 level that affects most nationalities, and unlike H-1B, an approved I-140 lets you keep your priority date even if you change employers later under AC21 portability rules.
How long does the PERM process take for a Planner position?
Your employer must first complete a supervised recruitment process to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. The DOL currently processes standard PERM applications in approximately 12 to 18 months, though audit selections can add six months or more. After PERM certification, USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, and you can file I-485 adjustment of status once your priority date is current. Total timelines from PERM filing to green card approval commonly run two to four years for non-backlogged countries.
Can I change Planner jobs after my employer files my green card petition?
Yes, once your I-140 has been approved and you have held approved status for 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a different employer in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For Planner roles, USCIS generally considers positions within the same O*NET job zone and occupational group as qualifying for portability. You should inform your new employer of your pending I-485 and provide documentation of the approved I-140.
Where can I find Planner jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Planner roles filtered by employers with documented PERM and green card filing history. Most job postings don't advertise sponsorship openly because employers fill PERM requirements through the recruitment process, but filtering by prior green card filing activity surfaces employers who have successfully sponsored foreign workers in planning roles before, saving you significant time in outreach and negotiation.