Project Management Institute
Principal Electric Utility Engineer
Project Management Institute, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Overview
The Department: Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is a not-for-profit electric municipal utility of Santa Clara, CA, serving residents and businesses for over 120 years. SVP provides power to nearly 55,000 customers, at rates 25 to 48 percent below neighboring communities. SVP is the only full service, vertically integrated publicly owned utility in Silicon Valley owning generation, transmission and distribution assets. As a Public Electric Utility, Santa Clara’s Silicon Valley Power is not driven by profits, as reflected in its significantly lower utility rates when compared to other private sector utilities. SVP is community and policy driven, reflected in its green policies, reduced rates, and its strategic plan. SVP is one of few public electric utilities in California with an upward trajectory of growth. In 2017, SVP achieved 36% renewable and 72% HGH free energy and, since January 2018, SVP has been delivering GHG-free energy to all residential customers. All this was accomplished while maintaining the lowest electricity rates in Santa Clara County. The Position: SVP is seeking a dynamic, engaging, and highly qualified professional for one vacant unclassified management position of Principal Electric Utility Engineer in the Engineering division under our Customer Development and Project Management groups. Responsibilities
Lead an engineering team that includes substation engineering, Transmission system engineering, and distribution system engineering. Manage the design of substation and transmission line projects from conception through construction and commissioning. Develop standards, specifications, engineering studies, calculations, evaluations, and design documents for planning, design, construction, and maintenance of SVP substations, the transmission system, distribution system, and other utility facilities. Apply extensive experience in High Voltage Substation and Transmission line design, plan, standard and specification preparation. Demonstrate proven problem solving skills and excellent communication abilities. Employment Type and Conditions
As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. Additional Information
Applications must be filled out completely. To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit: 1) Resume and 2) Certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of Friday, February 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. The annual salary range for this position is $214,236.60 - $277,243.92. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Education Requirements: Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or other related field of engineering. Minimum Experience Requirements: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in electric utility engineering work. Candidates from a non-accredited college or university must demonstrate educational equivalency by registration as a professional electrical, mechanical or civil engineer in the State of California. Acceptable Substitution: A Master's Degree in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering, or business or public administration from an accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience. License/Certifications: Possession of a certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California is required. Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for duration of employment. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. May be required to work unusual hours in emergency situations. Required to pass initial and periodic comprehensive background checks, which may include fingerprinting, to meet Federal, State, and/or industry security requirements.
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The Department: Silicon Valley Power (SVP) is a not-for-profit electric municipal utility of Santa Clara, CA, serving residents and businesses for over 120 years. SVP provides power to nearly 55,000 customers, at rates 25 to 48 percent below neighboring communities. SVP is the only full service, vertically integrated publicly owned utility in Silicon Valley owning generation, transmission and distribution assets. As a Public Electric Utility, Santa Clara’s Silicon Valley Power is not driven by profits, as reflected in its significantly lower utility rates when compared to other private sector utilities. SVP is community and policy driven, reflected in its green policies, reduced rates, and its strategic plan. SVP is one of few public electric utilities in California with an upward trajectory of growth. In 2017, SVP achieved 36% renewable and 72% HGH free energy and, since January 2018, SVP has been delivering GHG-free energy to all residential customers. All this was accomplished while maintaining the lowest electricity rates in Santa Clara County. The Position: SVP is seeking a dynamic, engaging, and highly qualified professional for one vacant unclassified management position of Principal Electric Utility Engineer in the Engineering division under our Customer Development and Project Management groups. Responsibilities
Lead an engineering team that includes substation engineering, Transmission system engineering, and distribution system engineering. Manage the design of substation and transmission line projects from conception through construction and commissioning. Develop standards, specifications, engineering studies, calculations, evaluations, and design documents for planning, design, construction, and maintenance of SVP substations, the transmission system, distribution system, and other utility facilities. Apply extensive experience in High Voltage Substation and Transmission line design, plan, standard and specification preparation. Demonstrate proven problem solving skills and excellent communication abilities. Employment Type and Conditions
As a member of the City's Unclassified Service, this is an "at-will" position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. Additional Information
Applications must be filled out completely. To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit: 1) Resume and 2) Certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of Friday, February 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. The annual salary range for this position is $214,236.60 - $277,243.92. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Education Requirements: Education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in electrical, mechanical, civil or other related field of engineering. Minimum Experience Requirements: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in electric utility engineering work. Candidates from a non-accredited college or university must demonstrate educational equivalency by registration as a professional electrical, mechanical or civil engineer in the State of California. Acceptable Substitution: A Master's Degree in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering, or business or public administration from an accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience. License/Certifications: Possession of a certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California is required. Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for duration of employment. Other Requirements: Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. May be required to work unusual hours in emergency situations. Required to pass initial and periodic comprehensive background checks, which may include fingerprinting, to meet Federal, State, and/or industry security requirements.
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