SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

State of California; California (MO); Hybride; USD 128 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of California invites applications for a Senior Hydro-electric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor) in the California Energy Bond Office, Sacramento. The role leads the IOU Remittance Section, overseeing NBC collections, relationships with IOUs, and forecasting models.

The position requires strong leadership, communication skills, and knowledge of energy policy and CPUC processes. Hybrid telework is available; salary is listed per month and the application window closes in September 2026.

Qualifications

• Senior Hydro Electric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor) is the listed minimum requirement.

Responsabilités

• Plan, lead and supervise staff in the IOU Remittance Section.
• Manage data requests and forecasting models for NBC collections.
• Participate in CPUC rulemaking and develop/ amend utility agreements.

Formation

Senior Hydroelectric Power Utility Engineer (Supervisor)

Description du poste

Job Posting: SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

Department of Water Resources

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/11/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Manager for California Energy Bond Office (CEBO), the incumbent plans, leads, organizes, and controls the activities of staff in the Investor-Owned Utilities (IOU) Remittance Section. The IOU Remittance Section is responsible for managing the collections, validation, reporting, and analysis of Wildfire Nonbypassable Charges (NBC), approximately $902.4 million annually, imposed on IOUs ratepayers’ energy usage. Maintain relationships with representatives from each IOU. Manage data requests, at least annually, to the IOUs and maintain a model with forecasted and actual energy usage and financial data of ratepayers for forecasting collections of NBCs, a dollar per megawatt-hour rate. Participate in rulemaking proceedings before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and develop, amend, and administer utility agreements and procedures associated with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) authority under Assembly Bill 1054 (AB 1054), Assembly Bill 1X (AB 1X), and other related legislation.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529979

Position #(s): 841-220-3673-591

Working Title: SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

Classification: SENIOR HYDROELECTRIC POWER UTILITY ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR) $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California Energy Bond Office (CEBO), Sacramento

Department of Water Resources (DWR) was established in 1956 by the California State Legislature. We manage California’s water resources, systems, and infrastructure, including the State Water Project, in a responsible sustainable way.

At DWR, we are embedding climate change response into every project we undertake. We have set standards to help evaluate how each project incorporates climate resilience principles and ensure consistency across the Department. Our mission is to sustainably manage the water resources of California, in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the state’s people and protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.

DWR also strives to create a trusting and welcoming workplace where employees embrace diverse viewpoints and treat each other with civility and respect. An important component of DWR’s equal employment opportunity program centers around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Department Website: https://water.ca.gov/

Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.

Special Requirements

This position is covered in the Political Reform Act and requires financial disclosure within 30 days of the first and last day physically worked in a covered position and annually by April 1st.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

This position requires the incumbent to lead staff and work cooperatively in a team environment. They must have excellent communication skills, exercise good judgment, and maintain consistent, regular, and predictable attendance. Ideal candidates should have extensive knowledge and experience in the energy sector and regulatory policy with California's IOUs and the CPUC.

Benefits

Click here to read about the outstanding benefits offered to eligible employees.

The office is located near Howe Ave and Arden Way, with close access to the I-80 Capital City Freeway. Free parking is available to employees.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

J'Nae Boley
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.