California Public Utilities Commission
Senior Energy Utilities Engineer
California Public Utilities Commission, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Job Title and Details
Senior Energy Utilities Engineer Working Title: Senior Energy Utilities Engineer Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Base pay range: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 Note: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience; talk with your recruiter to learn more. Equal Opportunity and Conditions
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the trust placed in public servants. Job Description And Duties
Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Senior Energy Utilities Engineer will support the IRP Transmission & Interconnection section in the development of work products used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The Senior Energy Utilities Engineer will lead projects related to integrated resource planning, resource procurement, transmission planning, and transmission and interconnection development issues. Specific duties may include: Lead investigation and research of technologies that enable swift evolution of the electric grid to meet California’s energy goals. Analyze data to determine if policy objectives have been met. Make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy, and technical issues. Develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment. Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems, considering market and policy implications. Contribute to inputs, methodology, and analysis of energy modeling. Develop tools and solutions for the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings via diverse work products. Manage a contract with consultants that provide technical support to the IRP process. Coordinate with analysts in other Energy Division sections and branches on policy, generation, and transmission-related issues. Represent the Division in various high-profile settings. Collaborate with other state organizations and agencies (e.g., CAISO and CEC) to help achieve statewide clean energy goals. Organize and facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings. Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff. Some of the projects the IRP group is working on include: Exploring the feasibility and cost of pathways to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the near to long term for the electric sector. Evaluating the level of renewable procurement needed to achieve the state’s GHG-reduction goals and ensure it is being procured by electric utilities and other load serving entities. Developing the business and regulatory case for new energy projects and infrastructure (transmission lines, storage, generation). Assessing the role of the current fossil-fueled generation fleet in achieving the state’s GHG reduction goals. Refining planning and procurement processes and tools to adapt to the growing need to procure new clean electricity resource infrastructure. Special Requirements: The position(s) require(s) a Professional Engineer License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Minimum Qualifications and Application Instructions
The STD 678 (application form), not your resume, will be used to determine qualifications. Please clearly describe all relevant experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in engineering, economics, finance, or policy in the job description field of your STD 678 form, with years and months of service. The duty statement contains additional information. Employment information on the STD 678 must be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and supervisor contact information. Resumes will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Final Filing Date: 10/20/2025. How to Apply
Applications may be submitted electronically through www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting a hard copy, include the completed STD 678 and required documents. The State of California emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workforce. Other
Note: This page may include additional job postings and notices not essential to the role above. Salary range and location are indicative and subject to change.
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Senior Energy Utilities Engineer Working Title: Senior Energy Utilities Engineer Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Base pay range: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 Note: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. The actual pay will be based on skills and experience; talk with your recruiter to learn more. Equal Opportunity and Conditions
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the trust placed in public servants. Job Description And Duties
Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Senior Energy Utilities Engineer will support the IRP Transmission & Interconnection section in the development of work products used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The Senior Energy Utilities Engineer will lead projects related to integrated resource planning, resource procurement, transmission planning, and transmission and interconnection development issues. Specific duties may include: Lead investigation and research of technologies that enable swift evolution of the electric grid to meet California’s energy goals. Analyze data to determine if policy objectives have been met. Make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy, and technical issues. Develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment. Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems, considering market and policy implications. Contribute to inputs, methodology, and analysis of energy modeling. Develop tools and solutions for the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings via diverse work products. Manage a contract with consultants that provide technical support to the IRP process. Coordinate with analysts in other Energy Division sections and branches on policy, generation, and transmission-related issues. Represent the Division in various high-profile settings. Collaborate with other state organizations and agencies (e.g., CAISO and CEC) to help achieve statewide clean energy goals. Organize and facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings. Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff. Some of the projects the IRP group is working on include: Exploring the feasibility and cost of pathways to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the near to long term for the electric sector. Evaluating the level of renewable procurement needed to achieve the state’s GHG-reduction goals and ensure it is being procured by electric utilities and other load serving entities. Developing the business and regulatory case for new energy projects and infrastructure (transmission lines, storage, generation). Assessing the role of the current fossil-fueled generation fleet in achieving the state’s GHG reduction goals. Refining planning and procurement processes and tools to adapt to the growing need to procure new clean electricity resource infrastructure. Special Requirements: The position(s) require(s) a Professional Engineer License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Minimum Qualifications and Application Instructions
The STD 678 (application form), not your resume, will be used to determine qualifications. Please clearly describe all relevant experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in engineering, economics, finance, or policy in the job description field of your STD 678 form, with years and months of service. The duty statement contains additional information. Employment information on the STD 678 must be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and supervisor contact information. Resumes will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Final Filing Date: 10/20/2025. How to Apply
Applications may be submitted electronically through www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If submitting a hard copy, include the completed STD 678 and required documents. The State of California emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workforce. Other
Note: This page may include additional job postings and notices not essential to the role above. Salary range and location are indicative and subject to change.
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