Senior Electrical Engineer, Hydroelectric Power Generation

Sacramento Municipal Utility District; Pollock Pines (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead hydroelectric electrical system design, maintenance, and project coordination at our Fresh Pond facility near Pollock Pines, CA. You’ll oversee complex projects, drive safety standards, and mentor staff while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes field collaboration with crafts, budgeting, scheduling, and cross-team coordination to improve asset reliability and plant availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least five (5+) years in electrical engineering and design for power generation assets including hydro, thermal, wind, photovoltaic, battery systems and natural gas pipelines.
• Professional registration as an electrical engineer in the state of California.

Responsibilities

• Drive electrical engineering projects to develop and integrate new designs and enhancements for power generation assets.
• Assume full project management responsibilities including planning, budgeting, and scheduling; manage resources and stakeholders.
• Prepare project documentation and oversee testing, commissioning and contractor compliance.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead hydroelectric electrical system design, maintenance, and project coordination at our Fresh Pond facility near Pollock Pines, CA. You’ll oversee complex projects, drive safety standards, and mentor staff while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes field collaboration with crafts, budgeting, scheduling, and cross-team coordination to improve asset reliability and plant availability.