City of Burbank, CA
Salary :
$120,103.62 - $157,935.96 Annually Location :
Burbank, CA Job Type:
Expedited Job Number:
250288M1-3 Department:
Burbank Water & Power Opening Date:
08/01/2025
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates. Tentative examination dates for this recruitment: Week of 11/10/25 - Blind supplemental scoring Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under direction, to manage and perform professional electrical engineering work in the design and planning of electrical generation, transmission, and distribution systems, or operation of an electric utility; to be responsible for electrical engineering projects; and perform related work as required. Essential Functions Plans, directs and schedules the work of para-professional electrical engineers; manages and is responsible for advanced project management including: research, planning, design, cost estimation and budget management; confers with electrical contractors, and consulting engineers; prepares or directs preparation and checking of construction drawings, specifications and materials lists for electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities; acts as a liaison between customers and the utility; understands and explains billing components to customers and staff; researches new technology and makes recommendations to improve customer and utility operations; performs system load flow, stability, and short circuit studies; prepares complex calculations for transmission and distribution system relay settings and voltage regulation problems; performs economic analysis and studies of alternative approaches to the additions to electrical power system; forecasts electric system load; directs the preparation of data for reports to governmental and industrial agencies; prepares and maintains accurate reports and records, both manually and electronically; directs, assigns and evaluates work; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, transfers and disciplinary action as needed; drives on City business. Minimum Qualifications Employment Standards:
Knowledge of principles and practices of electrical engineering; principles and practices of project management; electrical utility distribution systems and equipment; principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision.
Skill in drafting and engineering-related drawing; operating modern computers and related software; independent judgement and decisions based on standard policy and procedures; personnel management and supervision.
Ability to design and layout electrical engineering plans and programs; prepare and interpret electrical plans, specifications and wiring diagrams; plan and supervise the work of professional and technical personnel; prepare reports and studies relating to electrical engineering problems; make accurate computations in the electrical engineering fields; utilize computers in the performance of complex engineering and economic calculations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training:
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and four years of professional electrical engineeringexperience, including one year at the level of Electrical Engineering Associate II or equivalent. Note: A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or science field other than electrical engineering, but with upper class or professional level course work in electrical engineering may be qualifying. Registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of California may be substituted for the education requirement.
License & Certificates:
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information
Desirable Qualifications:
Registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of California and certification as a Project Management Professional. Proficiency in AutoCAD. This job title is represented by the Burbank Management Association (BMA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees. 01
You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Electrical Engineer. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
Yes No
02
I certify that the Supplemental Questionnaire responses are my own and were not generated by artificial intelligence (AI) or any other automated tool. I understand that submitting responses that are not my own may result in disqualification from the selection process or removal from employment consideration.
Yes, I certify that the responses provided are my own.
03
Please list all degrees, licenses, and certificates. Please list the college, university, and institution attended. 04
Please explain your experience in the following areas. Be sure to include specific duties and level of responsibilities. ELECTRICAL UTILITIES: Date(s): Duties: 05
SUPERVISORY, LEADERSHIP, MENTORSHIP: Date(s): Duties: 06
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Date(s): Duties: 07
SUBSTATION POWER EQUIPMENT (i.e., Circuit Breakers, Transformers, etc.) and Relay DESIGN: Date(s): Duties: 08
SYSTEM PROTECTION STUDIES AND PROTECTIVE RELAY CONFIGURATION: Date(s): Duties: 09
SUBSTATION AUTOMATION (i.e., comm. processors, RTU, etc.) DESIGN: Date(s): Duties: 10
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT: Date(s): Duties: 11
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) DESIGN: Date(s): Duties: 12
Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering?
Yes No
13
How many years of professional electrical engineering experience do you have?
0-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4+ years
14
I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
Yes No
Required Question
$120,103.62 - $157,935.96 Annually Location :
Burbank, CA Job Type:
Expedited Job Number:
250288M1-3 Department:
Burbank Water & Power Opening Date:
08/01/2025
OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT
Open to all qualified candidates. Tentative examination dates for this recruitment: Week of 11/10/25 - Blind supplemental scoring Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.
Under direction, to manage and perform professional electrical engineering work in the design and planning of electrical generation, transmission, and distribution systems, or operation of an electric utility; to be responsible for electrical engineering projects; and perform related work as required. Essential Functions Plans, directs and schedules the work of para-professional electrical engineers; manages and is responsible for advanced project management including: research, planning, design, cost estimation and budget management; confers with electrical contractors, and consulting engineers; prepares or directs preparation and checking of construction drawings, specifications and materials lists for electric generation, transmission and distribution facilities; acts as a liaison between customers and the utility; understands and explains billing components to customers and staff; researches new technology and makes recommendations to improve customer and utility operations; performs system load flow, stability, and short circuit studies; prepares complex calculations for transmission and distribution system relay settings and voltage regulation problems; performs economic analysis and studies of alternative approaches to the additions to electrical power system; forecasts electric system load; directs the preparation of data for reports to governmental and industrial agencies; prepares and maintains accurate reports and records, both manually and electronically; directs, assigns and evaluates work; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, transfers and disciplinary action as needed; drives on City business. Minimum Qualifications Employment Standards:
Knowledge of principles and practices of electrical engineering; principles and practices of project management; electrical utility distribution systems and equipment; principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision.
Skill in drafting and engineering-related drawing; operating modern computers and related software; independent judgement and decisions based on standard policy and procedures; personnel management and supervision.
Ability to design and layout electrical engineering plans and programs; prepare and interpret electrical plans, specifications and wiring diagrams; plan and supervise the work of professional and technical personnel; prepare reports and studies relating to electrical engineering problems; make accurate computations in the electrical engineering fields; utilize computers in the performance of complex engineering and economic calculations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.
Education/Training:
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and four years of professional electrical engineeringexperience, including one year at the level of Electrical Engineering Associate II or equivalent. Note: A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or science field other than electrical engineering, but with upper class or professional level course work in electrical engineering may be qualifying. Registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of California may be substituted for the education requirement.
License & Certificates:
A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information
Desirable Qualifications:
Registration as an Electrical Engineer in the State of California and certification as a Project Management Professional. Proficiency in AutoCAD. This job title is represented by the Burbank Management Association (BMA)
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees. 01
You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Electrical Engineer. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
Yes No
02
I certify that the Supplemental Questionnaire responses are my own and were not generated by artificial intelligence (AI) or any other automated tool. I understand that submitting responses that are not my own may result in disqualification from the selection process or removal from employment consideration.
Yes, I certify that the responses provided are my own.
03
Please list all degrees, licenses, and certificates. Please list the college, university, and institution attended. 04
Please explain your experience in the following areas. Be sure to include specific duties and level of responsibilities. ELECTRICAL UTILITIES: Date(s): Duties: 05
SUPERVISORY, LEADERSHIP, MENTORSHIP: Date(s): Duties: 06
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Date(s): Duties: 07
SUBSTATION POWER EQUIPMENT (i.e., Circuit Breakers, Transformers, etc.) and Relay DESIGN: Date(s): Duties: 08
SYSTEM PROTECTION STUDIES AND PROTECTIVE RELAY CONFIGURATION: Date(s): Duties: 09
SUBSTATION AUTOMATION (i.e., comm. processors, RTU, etc.) DESIGN: Date(s): Duties: 10
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS FOR SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT: Date(s): Duties: 11
COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) DESIGN: Date(s): Duties: 12
Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering?
Yes No
13
How many years of professional electrical engineering experience do you have?
0-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4+ years
14
I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and/or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and/or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.
Yes No
Required Question