Power Generation Electrical Engineer, Journey (Open Until Filled)

Sacramento Municipal Utility District; Pollock Pines (CA); Vor Ort; USD 131.000 - 174.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SMUD, a community-owned, not-for-profit utility serving over 1.5 million customers in Sacramento, seeks a journey-level Power Generation Electrical Engineer to support the design, analysis, and ongoing improvement of electrical systems at the Fresh Pond Maintenance Facility near Pollock Pines, California, about an hour east of Sacramento.

This site supports the Upper American River Project with multiple powerhouses, reservoirs, dams, and infrastructure.

Aufgaben

• Conduct engineering design for electrical systems on power generation assets.
• Develop Design Change Notices (DCN) packages and produce as-built drawings from field data; manage revision/approval in the design control system.
• Lead the preparation of bid packages for equipment and services; evaluate vendor bids and oversee contractor activities to ensure quality and cost control.
• Create electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and construction documents using CAD; support GIS mapping for asset management and planning.
• Engage in project management tasks: plan, coordinate projects, manage schedules, budgets, and resources, and serve as main contact from start to finish.
• Identify potential risks, coordinate with external agencies, field crews, and contractors for smooth transitions from design to operation.
• Assess alternatives via technical evaluations and cost/benefit analyses to ensure optimal engineering solutions.
• Conduct field investigations to verify design compliance, update as-built records, and ensure safety/regulatory adherence.
• Represent SMUD at technical meetings, communicating project needs and progress.

Kenntnisse

Electrical engineering

Project management

Vendor bid evaluation

Field data analysis

Tools

CAD software

GIS mapping

Jobbeschreibung

Power Generation Electrical Engineer, Journey (Open Until Filled)

Minimum Pay Rate:$131,248.00

Maximum Pay Rate:$173,888.00

Civil Service Status: Civil Service

Notes:

• This position is being posted at both the journey and senior levels; however, only one hire will be made from these two postings. Candidates interested in both levels must apply separately to each posting.
• This position will be posted until a sufficient number of qualified applicants has been received but may close at any time after October 26, 2026.

SMUD, a community-owned, not-for-profit utility serving over 1.5 million customers in Sacramento, has provided reliable and affordable electricity for over 75 years. Hydroelectric power is an important part of our diverse energy portfolio.

We are seeking a journey-level Power Generation Electrical Engineer to support the design, analysis, and ongoing improvement of electrical systems at the Fresh Pond Maintenance Facility near Pollock Pines, California, about an hour east of Sacramento. This site supports the Upper American River Project with multiple powerhouses, reservoirs, dams, and infrastructure.

This position reports to our Fresh Pond maintenance facility near Pollock Pines, California. The facility is responsible for the maintenance and construction activities necessary to service 19 dams, nine powerhouses, reservoirs, interconnecting tunnels, penstocks, and support structures. The role involves managing a diverse range of projects related to SMUD's assets. Responsibilities encompass all aspects of engineering including project management, sizing and selection of key electrical equipment, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards.

Candidates with some experience in power generation, equipment maintenance, and regulatory standards, who enjoy working outdoors and as part of a team, will find this position to be a rewarding opportunity to contribute to SMUD's ongoing energy mission.

Application Preparation: As part of the application process, candidates will be required to answer one (1) question when submitting their application. Please be advised, "Refer to resume" responses will not be accepted

Purpose

Under general supervision, performs responsibilities of minor to moderately complex electrical engineering core responsibilities, including problem resolution/project assignments, in the most efficient, safe and cost-effective manner, and that comply with regulatory requirements and restrictions.

Nature and Scope

There are four (4) levels in this job classification series that have similar job content but with progressively more challenging degrees and levels of skill, responsibility, knowledge, experience and qualification requirements:

Flex Classifications (that permit progression from lower-level classes to higher level classes without examination based upon assessment of an individual's experience and performance) within the series:

• Entry: Incumbent acquires knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the tasks associated within the series but are not yet demonstrating these at the Journey level.
• Journey: Incumbent is demonstrating the required skills and knowledge to independently perform the full scope of the job.

Non-Flex Classifications (that promote from lower-level classes to higher level classes and require an examination, such as an interview, based upon individual experience and performance) within the series:

• Senior: Advanced journey level resource who is responsible for advanced assignments, as dictated by the work needing to be performed; may act in a lead/supervisory capacity.
• Principal: Subject matter expert/lead/supervisory level and is responsible for leading the most advanced work, as dictated by the work needing to be performed.

Entry to Journey: Incumbents at the entry level are required to successfully "progress" to the journey level within 60 months of appointment to remain within the job series.Seniors and Principals must be hired through a promotional process and do not automatically progress from lower levels in the series.

Duties and Responsibilities - All Assets

• Conduct engineering design for electrical systems supporting modifications that enhance the reliability and efficiency of power generation assets, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, safety standards, and budget constraints.
• Develop detailed project documentation, including Design Change Notices (DCN) packages, and produce accurate as-built drawings based on field data; manage the revision and approval process within the Generation Design document control system.
• Lead the preparation of bid packages for equipment and service procurement; collaborate with supply chain team, evaluate vendor bids, and oversee contractor activities throughout project execution to ensure quality, support, and cost control.
• Create detailed electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and construction documents using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software; support GIS mapping activities specific to SMUD's assets for asset management and planning purposes.
• Engage in project management tasks, such as planning and coordinating power generation projects; develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources; serve as the main point of contact from initiation through completion.
• Identify, proactively, potential project risks or issues, coordinate with external agencies, field crews, and contractors, and facilitate smooth project transitions from design to operational phases.
• Assess project alternatives through technical evaluations and cost/benefit analyses to ensure optimal engineering solutions are implemented.
• Conduct field investigations and inspections to verify design compliance, update as-built records, and ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Represent SMUD at technical and stakeholder meetings, effectively communicating project needs, technical challenges, and progress.
• Serve as the