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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect, Expert - **Company:** PG&E Corporation - **Location:** Oakland, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $189,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Continuous Integration, Microsoft Visio, ProjectWise, Lucidchart, SAP (Applications), Software Systems, Zachman Framework, Enterprise Application Integration, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Togaf, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, DODAF, Data Pipelines - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.pge.com/job/oakland/solutions-architect-expert/29673/99773121440 ## About the Role 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 ## Description 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., * 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 ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer)