Entry-Level Electric Utility Engineer: Grid Design & Planning

City of Santa Clara; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Clara seeks an entry-level Assistant Electric Utility Engineer to join Silicon Valley Power's engineering team. Under direct supervision, you will support planning, design, construction, and maintenance of electric systems, reporting to senior engineers.

A ABET-accredited Bachelor's in EE/ME/CE or CA EIT with 1 year experience is required; AutoCAD and Microsoft Office experience preferred. This is an entry-level role with potential for growth in a mission-driven utility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• CA EIT certificate with at least 1 year of electrical or mechanical engineering experience and familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Registration as a professional engineer in CA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, construction, and maintenance of electric utility projects.
• Support field and office engineering activities under supervision.
• Contribute to standards development and project documentation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate (CA)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

MATLAB

Job description

The City of Santa Clara seeks an entry-level Assistant Electric Utility Engineer to join Silicon Valley Power's engineering team. Under direct supervision, you will support planning, design, construction, and maintenance of electric systems, reporting to senior engineers.

A ABET-accredited Bachelor's in EE/ME/CE or CA EIT with 1 year experience is required; AutoCAD and Microsoft Office experience preferred. This is an entry-level role with potential for growth in a mission-driven utility.