Energy Senior Engineer (JC-493718) - Energy Division / Electric Costs and Retail Choice Branch / [...]

Overview

Energy Senior Engineer (JC-493718) — Energy Division / Electric Costs and Retail Choice Branch / Electric General Rate Case at the California Public Utilities Commission.

Position details : Hybrid telework; permanent, full-time role. Position #680-322-3510-001; Job Code JC-493718; Classification : SENIOR UTILITIES ENGINEER (SPECIALIST).

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Senior Utilities Engineer (SUE) will advise and assist high-level decision-makers on electric general rate case proceedings that examine utility capital expenditure and annual operating costs forecasts. The SUE may act as a team leader and project coordinator of these general rate cases. The SUE will analyze general rate case and cost of capital applications, utility requests to securitize costs through issuance of bonds and non-bypassable fixed recovery charges, and other utility financing matters. The SUE will make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy and technical issues, and review utility costs and trends pertaining to electric utility operations. The SUE will also review and recommend action on "advice letter" requests from the utility in compliance with prior Commission orders, review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills, and / or oversee implementation of programs that result from CPUC and legislative processes.

The SUE will perform other work as necessary, such as writing and presenting reports, coordinating with other California organizations and agencies (e.g., California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board, California Independent System Operator), and responding to outside inquiries.

Please note : STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine qualifications to meet minimum requirements; resumes are optional. Clearly describe all experience related to public utilities and / or transportation in economics, finance, or policy in STD 678 job description fields, with years and months of service. Failure to do so may affect qualification for the advertised classification(s). Further information about the job is in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

• The position requires a Professional Engineer License. You must provide a copy prior to being hired.

Prepare and submit a response for the SOQ (Statement of Qualifications). The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualify you for the position. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages. The SOQ should address :

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov . Electronic applications submitted through CalCareer are recommended and processed faster.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Who May Apply

How To Apply

Required Application Package Documents

The following items must be submitted with your application. Late submissions may not be considered :

Reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process can be requested at scheduling; contact the EEO listed on the postings for questions.

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