Entry-Level Electrical Engineer: EV & DER Grid

Sacramento Municipal Utility District; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to support the safe and reliable integration of Distributed Energy Resources, with a focus on EV infrastructure deployment. The role involves assisting with engineering analysis, site assessments, and documentation across multiple DER projects.

Open to applicants at entry and journey levels, this posting stresses collaboration with operations, planning, and customer programs to advance SMUD’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 1+ year of relevant electrical engineering work experience or 6+ months SMUD internship.
• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and engineering design fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in modeling and analysis of EV infrastructure and DER impacts on the grid.
• Support site assessments, equipment sizing, and service upgrade analysis for EV charging installations.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation under supervision.

Skills

Electrical theory

Engineering calculations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is seeking an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to support the safe and reliable integration of Distributed Energy Resources, with a focus on EV infrastructure deployment. The role involves assisting with engineering analysis, site assessments, and documentation across multiple DER projects.

Open to applicants at entry and journey levels, this posting stresses collaboration with operations, planning, and customer programs to advance SMUD’s