ASSOCIATE HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Job summary

State of California is seeking an Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer to join the California Energy Bond Office in Sacramento. The role combines engineering with economics to support remittance programs for energy regulation and funding initiatives.

The position offers hybrid telework, permanent full-time employment, and interaction with regulatory bodies to forecast revenue from electricity sales and prepare technical reports for decision makers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering principles related to power generation, transmission, distribution, and energy marketing.
• Understand power marketing and energy economics.
• Familiarity with electric municipal utility operations (e.g., Publicly Owned Utility, Investor-Owned Utility).
• Awareness of California regulatory agencies in the energy sector (e.g., PUC, FERC, CEC).

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and economic analysis for forecasting and tracking revenue from electricity retail sales.
• Prepare remittance validation reports and review regulatory decisions.
• Monitor proceedings with regulatory entities and manage revenue requirement work papers.
• Prepare engineering and economic reports, metrics and presentations.

Skills

Engineering principles

Power generation

Energy economics

Regulatory awareness

Job description

Job Posting: ASSOCIATE HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER

Department of Water Resources

JC-528204 – ASSOCIATE HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER ASSOCIATE HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER

$9,713.00 - $12,151.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/28/2026

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team that will help advance your knowledge and career in California’s energy and power industry? The California Energy Bond Office (CEBO) plays a vital role in shaping the future of energy regulation and financing. CEBO manages utility regulatory matters, participates in rate-setting proceedings with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and oversees a bond program that supports the modernization of California’s energy market.

As an Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer at CEBO, you will contribute to high-impact projects that blend engineering, economics, and policy to support California’s clean energy goals. Under the direction of the Supervisor for the Remittance Section of CEBO, the incumbent will assist in the management of the DWR Charge Fund Program, created by Assembly Bill (AB) 1054 and the Electric Power Fund Program, created by AB 1X.

Responsibilities of this position include performing engineering and economic analysis for forecasting and tracking revenue from electricity retail sales, preparing remittance validation reports, reviewing regulatory decisions, and monitoring proceedings with regulatory entities, managing the revenue requirement work papers, and preparation of engineering and economic reports, metrics and presentations.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSOCIATE HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-528204
• Position #(s): 841-220-3675-010
• Working Title: ASSOCIATE HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER
• Classification: ASSOCIATE HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER – $9,713.00 - $12,151.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California Energy Bond Office, IOU Remittance Section, Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Knowledge of engineering principles related to power generation, transmission, distribution, and energy marketing
2. Understand power marketing and energy economics
3. Familiarity with electric municipal utility operations (e.g., Publicly Owned Utility, Investor-Owned Utility)
4. Awareness of California regulatory agencies in the energy sector (e.g., Public Utilities Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, California Energy Commission)

Benefits

Visit the CalHR Salary and Benefits site to read more about State service benefits such as leave, pension, insurances, and retirement savings offered to eligible employees.

This position is located in the Arden Arcade area, with close access to the I-80 Capital City Freeway. Free parking is available to employees.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:

Matthew Hayes

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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.