Power Systems Engineer I — Hybrid Role & Growth

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, and 


Vision plans

401(k) and 457 retirement plans

Public transportation reimbursements

On-site fitness center

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Assistant Engineer I to join the Power Operations & Planning section at Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on learning from experienced engineers while assisting with studies, analyses, planning, field inspections, and the preparation of technical documents.

You will gain hands‑on experience, develop engineering skills, and contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative team environment, with a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field by hired date.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science/Computer Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Learns and assists with planning, coordinating, and supporting engineering projects related to Metropolitan’s bulk electric power systems such as transmission lines, substations, generators, bulk energy storage systems (BESS), large commercial and industrial loads, and other similar works.
• Learns and assists with performing engineering analyses using industry‑standard power system analytical software suites (e.g. GE‑PSLF, Powerworld, Aspen One‑Liner, etc.) and applying mathematical, statistical, and computational methods to evaluate data and support technical solutions.
• Learns and assists with preparing technical reports, correspondence, presentations, plans, and other engineering documentation using industry‑standard software suites (e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe, etc).
• Learns and assists with interpreting applicable bulk electric system reliability compliance standards, developing and implementing a compliance assurance program, and using industry‑standard methodologies to document annual compliance obligations.
• Learns and assists with maintaining accurate project records, engineering documents, databases, and other official records in accordance with established procedures.
• Learns and assists with keeping abreast of developments regarding AI, particularly with regards to the electric utility industry, and assisting in using machine‑learning tools to streamline workflows and improve bulk electric system reliability and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Job description

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Assistant Engineer I to join the Power Operations & Planning section at Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. The role focuses on learning from experienced engineers while assisting with studies, analyses, planning, field inspections, and the preparation of technical documents.

You will gain hands‑on experience, develop engineering skills, and contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative team environment, with a hybrid work