California Public Utilities Commission
Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) (JC-496338) - Energy Division / Distribu
California Public Utilities Commission, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) (JC-496338) - Energy Division / Distribution Planning Branch / Grid Resiliency and Microgrids at California Public Utilities Commission. Job Description and Duties
The Energy Division is seeking a Senior Utilities Engineer to join a team of energy professionals working on grid resiliency and microgrids. The engineer will research, review, analyze, and act as project lead on topics pertaining to utility regulation, policy development, and ratemaking. The engineer will conduct complex electric policy and technical analyses for decision-makers and Energy Division management and may lead projects working with other analysts or engineers. The engineer may lead or direct work regarding review, research, analysis, and preparation of presentations, reports, resolutions, data requests, legislative bill analyses, letters, and other written and/or oral work products regarding microgrids and grid resiliency, distribution system planning, general rate cases, and other matters pertaining to utility safety and reliability. The engineer will hold workshops as necessary. The engineer will also prepare briefing materials and give briefings along with recommendations for Commission action to division management and decision-makers. The engineer may need to travel occasionally, such as to other CPUC offices (5% of the time or less). Your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s). Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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. Qualifications (Key Requirements)
Professional Engineer License required. Experience in economics, finance, or policy related to public utilities preferred (as described in the application materials). Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date
11/3/2025 Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. Please see Special Requirements for instructions. How to Apply
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account as electronic submissions are processed faster.
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Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) (JC-496338) - Energy Division / Distribution Planning Branch / Grid Resiliency and Microgrids at California Public Utilities Commission. Job Description and Duties
The Energy Division is seeking a Senior Utilities Engineer to join a team of energy professionals working on grid resiliency and microgrids. The engineer will research, review, analyze, and act as project lead on topics pertaining to utility regulation, policy development, and ratemaking. The engineer will conduct complex electric policy and technical analyses for decision-makers and Energy Division management and may lead projects working with other analysts or engineers. The engineer may lead or direct work regarding review, research, analysis, and preparation of presentations, reports, resolutions, data requests, legislative bill analyses, letters, and other written and/or oral work products regarding microgrids and grid resiliency, distribution system planning, general rate cases, and other matters pertaining to utility safety and reliability. The engineer will hold workshops as necessary. The engineer will also prepare briefing materials and give briefings along with recommendations for Commission action to division management and decision-makers. The engineer may need to travel occasionally, such as to other CPUC offices (5% of the time or less). Your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s). Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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. Qualifications (Key Requirements)
Professional Engineer License required. Experience in economics, finance, or policy related to public utilities preferred (as described in the application materials). Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date
11/3/2025 Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. Please see Special Requirements for instructions. How to Apply
Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account as electronic submissions are processed faster.
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