ASSOCIATE HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER

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

Job summary

The State of California is seeking an Associate Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer in the California Energy Bond Office, Remittance Section, Sacramento. This permanent, full-time position supports the modernization of California’s energy market through engineering, economics, and regulatory analysis.

You will forecast revenue from electricity retail sales, prepare remittance validation reports, review regulatory decisions, and contribute to reports and presentations for stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications

• Engineering and economic analysis for forecasting revenue from electricity retail sales.
• Preparation of remittance validation reports and review of regulatory decisions.
• Monitoring regulatory proceedings and preparation of engineering/economic reports, metrics and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering and economic analysis for forecasting and tracking revenue from electricity retail sales.
• Prepare remittance validation reports and monitor regulatory proceedings with regulatory entities.
• Review regulatory decisions and contribute to engineering/economic reports, metrics and presentations.

Job description

Job Posting: ASSOCIATE HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER

Department of Water Resources

JC-528204 – 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

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

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

Salary: $9,713.00 - $12,151.00

New to State salary note: 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/

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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.

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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[e-mail]

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.

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