California Public Utilities Commission
Senior Energy Utilities Engineer
California Public Utilities Commission, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Senior Energy Utilities Engineer duties and responsibilities may include leading projects related to integrated resource planning, resource procurement, transmission planning, and transmission and interconnection development issues within the IRP Transmission & Interconnection section of the CPUC Energy Division. Responsibilities
Lead investigation and research of technologies that best 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. Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment. Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems, while taking into consideration the market and policy implications. Contribute to the inputs, methodology, and analysis of results of energy modeling. Develop tools and solutions for the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings via a wide range of 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/or stakeholder meetings. Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff. Projects within the IRP group
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. Qualifications and Requirements
Professional Engineer License required; copy of license will be required prior to hire. STD 678 or CalCareer electronic application; resume required; SOQ required with specific questions addressed. Mandatory to describe all experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in engineering, economics, finance, or policy with dates and duties on STD 678. Submit transcripts/diploma if using education to meet minimum qualifications; foreign credential evaluation may be required. SOQ must address: managing complex technical projects, conducting technical research and analyses, and understanding California climate change and energy resource planning goals. Application process
Final Filing Date: 10/20/2025. Applications must be submitted through CalCareer or hard copy per instructions. Electronic applications are recommended for faster processing. Required documents include STD 678, resume, and SOQ. Additional steps and instructions are provided on the posting. Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Public Utilities Commission. Location: Hawthorne, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Rancho Dominguez, CA; Los Angeles, CA ranges observed in posting. Note
Job description and duties are subject to change. This posting includes an offer to apply for the Senior Energy Utilities Engineer role within CPUC’s Energy Division.
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Senior Energy Utilities Engineer duties and responsibilities may include leading projects related to integrated resource planning, resource procurement, transmission planning, and transmission and interconnection development issues within the IRP Transmission & Interconnection section of the CPUC Energy Division. Responsibilities
Lead investigation and research of technologies that best 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. Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment. Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems, while taking into consideration the market and policy implications. Contribute to the inputs, methodology, and analysis of results of energy modeling. Develop tools and solutions for the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings via a wide range of 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/or stakeholder meetings. Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff. Projects within the IRP group
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. Qualifications and Requirements
Professional Engineer License required; copy of license will be required prior to hire. STD 678 or CalCareer electronic application; resume required; SOQ required with specific questions addressed. Mandatory to describe all experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in engineering, economics, finance, or policy with dates and duties on STD 678. Submit transcripts/diploma if using education to meet minimum qualifications; foreign credential evaluation may be required. SOQ must address: managing complex technical projects, conducting technical research and analyses, and understanding California climate change and energy resource planning goals. Application process
Final Filing Date: 10/20/2025. Applications must be submitted through CalCareer or hard copy per instructions. Electronic applications are recommended for faster processing. Required documents include STD 678, resume, and SOQ. Additional steps and instructions are provided on the posting. Employment details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Public Utilities Commission. Location: Hawthorne, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Rancho Dominguez, CA; Los Angeles, CA ranges observed in posting. Note
Job description and duties are subject to change. This posting includes an offer to apply for the Senior Energy Utilities Engineer role within CPUC’s Energy Division.
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