Senior Level Planning Engineer Jobs
Senior level planning engineer jobs place experienced engineers at the forefront of project controls, master scheduling, and cross-functional decision-making, owning timelines and driving execution across complex, high-stakes programs. Most openings are 19% remote or hybrid, concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Insurance, with employers like Arcadis, GEICO, and Fishbeck hiring at this level now.
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Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Onsite
Job Location: San Luis Obispo
Department Overview
The Transmission System Planning (TSP) department performs Interconnection studies, multi-year assessments and develops a portfolio of transmission expansion plans and projects to meet the company's transmission needs for delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers while adhering to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) planning standards. The members of TSP actively participate in the NERC and WECC standard development process for electric transmission reliability. The department is also involved in developing transmission expansion policy and strategy to meet the Company's RPS goals. In addition, the department provides support to project implementation groups, operations, law, contract and other internal departments.
Position Summary
This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
The Senior Advising Engineer is a recognized expert within their area of responsibility, and someone who can apply their extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices and system analysis to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
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 salary range is:
CA Minimum, $182,544
CA Maximum, $224,304
Job Responsibilities
Basecase Preparation
Understand methodology, constantly seek improvements in the methodology and manage approval process for PG&E’s transmission load forecast.
Primary lead and/or advisor in developing complex models
Primary lead/advisor in developing methodology and assumptions complex issues.
Transmission System Studies
Develop innovative solutions for complex transmission issues
Participate as lead transmission planner in multi-department project team to develop project scope for large, complex projects including interstate bulk transmission projects.
Lead WECC wide study or study groups
Primary lead on inter-regional planning efforts
Provide guidance on planning criteria, standards, and regulations
Project Implementation
Lead in the implementation of projects involving inter-regional coordination including but not limited to path ratings and inter-regional RAS studies, settings and designs.
Lead in the implementation of projects that require complex permitting proceedings, including CPCN.
Compliance and Regulatory
Support or lead compliance and regulatory audits as necessary
Acts as a company witness/liaison/information provider to outside parties for project support or any other regulatory proceedings impacting PG&E business.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
13 years of experience in electrical engineering
Desired:
Experience in transmission planning studies
Knowledge of PG&E’s electric transmission system
Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards
Experience in system operations, engineering, asset strategy, or system protection
Previous experience with GE PSLF Program or similar load flow program
Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL
Current and active California PE license, Electrical Engineering
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Business Unit: Strategy & Growth
Work Type: Onsite
Job Location: San Luis Obispo
Department Overview
The Transmission System Planning (TSP) department performs Interconnection studies, multi-year assessments and develops a portfolio of transmission expansion plans and projects to meet the company's transmission needs for delivery of safe and reliable electric service to our customers while adhering to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) planning standards. The members of TSP actively participate in the NERC and WECC standard development process for electric transmission reliability. The department is also involved in developing transmission expansion policy and strategy to meet the Company's RPS goals. In addition, the department provides support to project implementation groups, operations, law, contract and other internal departments.
Position Summary
This position is represented by the Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) subject to collective bargaining.
The Senior Advising Engineer is a recognized expert within their area of responsibility, and someone who can apply their extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices and system analysis to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
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 salary range is:
CA Minimum, $182,544
CA Maximum, $224,304
Job Responsibilities
Basecase Preparation
Understand methodology, constantly seek improvements in the methodology and manage approval process for PG&E’s transmission load forecast.
Primary lead and/or advisor in developing complex models
Primary lead/advisor in developing methodology and assumptions complex issues.
Transmission System Studies
Develop innovative solutions for complex transmission issues
Participate as lead transmission planner in multi-department project team to develop project scope for large, complex projects including interstate bulk transmission projects.
Lead WECC wide study or study groups
Primary lead on inter-regional planning efforts
Provide guidance on planning criteria, standards, and regulations
Project Implementation
Lead in the implementation of projects involving inter-regional coordination including but not limited to path ratings and inter-regional RAS studies, settings and designs.
Lead in the implementation of projects that require complex permitting proceedings, including CPCN.
Compliance and Regulatory
Support or lead compliance and regulatory audits as necessary
Acts as a company witness/liaison/information provider to outside parties for project support or any other regulatory proceedings impacting PG&E business.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US
13 years of experience in electrical engineering
Desired:
Experience in transmission planning studies
Knowledge of PG&E’s electric transmission system
Knowledge of NERC and WECC reliability standards
Experience in system operations, engineering, asset strategy, or system protection
Previous experience with GE PSLF Program or similar load flow program
Experience in programming languages such as Matlab, Python, VBA, EPCL
Current and active California PE license, Electrical Engineering
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
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Senior Level Planning Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level planning engineer job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of end-to-end project schedules, proficiency with tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and a history of integrating cost, risk, and resource planning. Candidates who can show they have led schedule development on large capital or engineering programs, mentored junior planners, and influenced project decisions at the leadership table consistently stand out in the hiring process.
Which companies hire senior level planning engineers?
Companies hiring senior level planning engineers right now include Arcadis, GEICO, and Fishbeck, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large engineering and construction contractors, defense and aerospace primes, energy infrastructure operators, and industrial manufacturers running multi-year capital programs that require experienced schedule leadership.
Are there remote senior level planning engineer jobs?
Yes, though many senior planning engineer roles remain tied to project sites or program offices. About 19% of senior level planning engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote positions more common in corporate planning, program controls, and enterprise scheduling functions than in field-based construction or EPC project environments.
What makes a planning engineer role senior level?
Senior level planning engineer roles are defined by ownership, scope, and influence. Rather than executing tasks assigned by others, senior engineers develop and govern the master schedule, integrate inputs from multiple disciplines, identify critical path risks, and advise project leadership on corrective actions. They typically mentor junior and mid-level planners, represent the planning function in client and executive reviews, and are accountable for schedule quality across the full project lifecycle.
Which industries hire the most senior level planning engineers?
Senior level planning engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they run large, long-duration capital programs, government contracts, or infrastructure projects where rigorous schedule management and experienced planning leadership directly affect project success and contractual compliance.