City and County of San Francisco
Electrical Engineer Distribution Engineering – Power Enterprise – SFPUC (5241) (
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Electrical Engineer Distribution Engineering – Power Enterprise – SFPUC (5241) (155779)
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Electrical Engineer Distribution Engineering – Power Enterprise – SFPUC (5241) (155779)
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City and County of San Francisco
Application Dates
Application Opening: Original date 5/6/2025 - NEW DATE 10/6/2025
Application Filing Deadline: Original deadline 5/23/2025 - NEW DEADLINE 11/6/2025
Recruitment ID: RTF0155778-0115242
Company Overview San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) headquartered in San Francisco serves more than 2.7 million customers across eight counties. We provide high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services 24/7. Our Power Enterprise Division delivers clean renewable electricity through Hetch Hetchy Power and CleanPowerSF.
Job Description Under general direction, the 5241 Electrical Engineer works in the Distribution Engineering group and performs engineering tasks and assignments related to electric service interconnections. The group focuses on providing good customer service and resolving technical and contractual issues to meet customer needs. The Grid Planning Engineer plays a crucial role in the design, analysis, and optimization of SFPUC’s owned electric utility grids.
Essential Functions
Create and maintain SFPUC’s electric system models
Perform engineering analysis of requested interconnections to SFPUC’s infrastructure
Provide good customer service and clearly communicate SFPUC’s grid requirements with internal and external stakeholders
Keep a record and track interconnection agreements (solar, grid, etc.)
Perform power quality investigations, conduct site assessments, and perform field inspections
Prepare analysis, planning, and engineering design documents, cost estimates, and construction drawings for customer interconnection to the City-owned electric distribution system
Assure compliance with good utility practices and applicable codes and standards
Provide technical assistance, operational guidance, and engineering support for the maintenance of existing City-owned and operated transmission and distribution systems and facilities
Other duties as assigned
Working Relationships The position will not supervise people initially, but plans to assist with supervising the following job classes 5207, 5203, 5201 as workload increases. The position will also work with other Power Enterprise divisions as needed.
Grid Connection Engineering The grid connections engineer integrates new interconnection projects to SFPUC’s owned and operated electrical system.
Tasks
Grid Feasibility Studies
Analyze whether the grid can accommodate a new connection (generation or load)
Evaluate voltage levels, fault currents, and capacity constraints
Interconnection Design
Design and review the interface between the customer’s installation and the grid (e.g., substations, transformers, protection systems)
Specify equipment and ensure it meets technical standards and safety codes
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure connection proposals comply with national grid codes, utility requirements, and safety regulations
System Planning
Periodically review the aggregate load on the system and plan system improvements
Qualifications Experience And Training Guidelines
5 years verifiable professional electrical engineering work experience, including two years experience equivalent to the 5207 Associate Engineer level or higher
AND
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in electrical Engineering
Desirable Qualifications
Working knowledge of
Power system analysis (load flow, fault level, stability)
Grid codes and interconnection standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, PG&E)
Protection systems, SCADA, and automation
Proficient in Power system simulation tools
Systems Analysis Inc (SKM Power*Tools for Windows), Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP), etc
Experience in renewable interconnections
Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Electrical Engineer Distribution Engineering – Power Enterprise – SFPUC (5241) (155779)
role at
City and County of San Francisco
Application Dates
Application Opening: Original date 5/6/2025 - NEW DATE 10/6/2025
Application Filing Deadline: Original deadline 5/23/2025 - NEW DEADLINE 11/6/2025
Recruitment ID: RTF0155778-0115242
Company Overview San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) headquartered in San Francisco serves more than 2.7 million customers across eight counties. We provide high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services 24/7. Our Power Enterprise Division delivers clean renewable electricity through Hetch Hetchy Power and CleanPowerSF.
Job Description Under general direction, the 5241 Electrical Engineer works in the Distribution Engineering group and performs engineering tasks and assignments related to electric service interconnections. The group focuses on providing good customer service and resolving technical and contractual issues to meet customer needs. The Grid Planning Engineer plays a crucial role in the design, analysis, and optimization of SFPUC’s owned electric utility grids.
Essential Functions
Create and maintain SFPUC’s electric system models
Perform engineering analysis of requested interconnections to SFPUC’s infrastructure
Provide good customer service and clearly communicate SFPUC’s grid requirements with internal and external stakeholders
Keep a record and track interconnection agreements (solar, grid, etc.)
Perform power quality investigations, conduct site assessments, and perform field inspections
Prepare analysis, planning, and engineering design documents, cost estimates, and construction drawings for customer interconnection to the City-owned electric distribution system
Assure compliance with good utility practices and applicable codes and standards
Provide technical assistance, operational guidance, and engineering support for the maintenance of existing City-owned and operated transmission and distribution systems and facilities
Other duties as assigned
Working Relationships The position will not supervise people initially, but plans to assist with supervising the following job classes 5207, 5203, 5201 as workload increases. The position will also work with other Power Enterprise divisions as needed.
Grid Connection Engineering The grid connections engineer integrates new interconnection projects to SFPUC’s owned and operated electrical system.
Tasks
Grid Feasibility Studies
Analyze whether the grid can accommodate a new connection (generation or load)
Evaluate voltage levels, fault currents, and capacity constraints
Interconnection Design
Design and review the interface between the customer’s installation and the grid (e.g., substations, transformers, protection systems)
Specify equipment and ensure it meets technical standards and safety codes
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure connection proposals comply with national grid codes, utility requirements, and safety regulations
System Planning
Periodically review the aggregate load on the system and plan system improvements
Qualifications Experience And Training Guidelines
5 years verifiable professional electrical engineering work experience, including two years experience equivalent to the 5207 Associate Engineer level or higher
AND
Possession of a Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in electrical Engineering
Desirable Qualifications
Working knowledge of
Power system analysis (load flow, fault level, stability)
Grid codes and interconnection standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, PG&E)
Protection systems, SCADA, and automation
Proficient in Power system simulation tools
Systems Analysis Inc (SKM Power*Tools for Windows), Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP), etc
Experience in renewable interconnections
Equal Employment Opportunity The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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