Electrical Engineer II Power Distribution & Reliability

Rose International; San Clemente (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Rose International in San Clemente, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer II focused on power distribution and reliability. You will analyze engineering problems, perform technical studies, and develop designs and recommendations to improve distribution system performance.

The role collaborates with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders, presenting technical recommendations and ensuring compliance with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or an advanced degree in Engineering.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or PE certification required.
• 3+ years of direct electrical engineering experience in utility distribution and power systems.
• Knowledge of power system studies and electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to evaluate and resolve engineering problems and design issues.
• Evaluate high SAIDI/CAIDI circuits and identify opportunities for distribution reliability improvements.
• Gather data, perform engineering calculations, and prepare engineering designs and technical recommendations.
• Develop and support projects designed to improve electric distribution service reliability.

Skills

Electrical Engineer

Engineering

Technical

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 09/17/2026

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 507723

Industry: Utility

Job Title: Electrical Engineer II Power Distribution & Reliability

Job Location: San Clemente, CA, USA, 92672

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Full-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 24

Min Hourly Rate($): 50.00

Max Hourly Rate($): 57.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Electrical Engineer, Engineering, Technical

Experience Desired: Electrical engineering-direct ownership of electric utility distribution/power-system eng projects (3+ yrs); Analyzing SAIDI/CAIDI, feeder/circuit reliability, outage trends, & distribution-system performance (3+ yrs); Engineering Codes & Standards (2+ yrs); Project Engineering & Controls (2+ yrs); Engineering Design & Analysis (2+ yrs); Electric Utility Engineering (1+ yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Required Certifications/Licenses: Engineer-In-Training (EIT)/ PE Certification

**C2C is not available**

Job Description

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, OR
• Advanced Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• OR Professional Engineer (PE) certification with five (5) years of engineering experience.

Required License/Certification

• Completion of the state Engineer-In-Training (EIT) requirement.

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• 1.5 years of increasingly challenging engineering experience.
• Knowledge of power system studies and electrical distribution systems.
• Experience evaluating electrical engineering problems and developing technically sound recommendations.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex electrical concepts effectively to customers and project stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience evaluating high SAIDI/CAIDI circuits to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
• Experience developing distribution service reliability improvement projects.
• Experience preparing and presenting project proposals to reliability teams.
• Experience with engineering project scoping, cost estimates, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, design, procurement, or startup.
• Knowledge of state and federal codes, industry standards, and utility specifications.
• Experience developing engineering standards, specifications, or procedures.

Role Overview

The Engineer II will support engineering projects within electric utility operations, with a focus on power distribution and service reliability.

The role evaluates engineering problems, performs technical studies, and develops designs, recommendations, and reliability improvement projects.

The Engineer II will analyze high SAIDI/CAIDI circuits and support projects that improve distribution system reliability.

The role works with engineers, technical specialists, contractors, consultants, and internal teams to support project objectives.

The position also requires presenting technical recommendations and communicating complex electrical concepts to stakeholders.

Duties

• Provide technical expertise to project teams for evaluating and resolving engineering problems and design issues.
• Evaluate job requests to determine purpose, scope, requirements, and alternative approaches.
• Evaluate high SAIDI/CAIDI circuits and identify opportunities for distribution reliability improvements.
• Gather data, perform engineering calculations, and prepare engineering designs and technical recommendations.
• Develop and support projects designed to improve electric distribution service reliability.
• Prepare and present project proposals to the reliability team.
• Review Company, city, state, and regulatory codes and applicable industry standards.
• Support project scoping, consultant and contractor selection, cost estimates, budgeting, permitting, design, material procurement, and startup.
• Manage and coordinate activities required to complete tasks and small projects.
• Provide direction to contractors, consultants, engineers, technical specialists, and project team members.
• Maintain project budgets and schedules and provide timely project status reports.
• Develop Company standards, specifications, and procedures for materials, components, and systems.
• Interpret state and federal codes, industry standards, and Company specifications.
• Provide technical input regarding proposed regulatory changes affecting codes and standards.
• Recommend modifications to Company policies and procedures based on regulatory changes.
• Follow up on implementation of recommendations and assess accuracy and completeness.
• Stay current with industry changes, trends, and technological advancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.

Benefits

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California Pay Equity

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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).