Senior Rail Safety & Utilities Engineer (Specialist)

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking a Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) to research, develop, and propose risk assessment tools for railroad safety. The role requires evaluating risk management plans and monitoring remedial activities across railroads.

The position is hybrid, with travel required and a minimum qualification in railroad safety expertise. Final filing date is October 12, 2026, with multiple California locations to apply from.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience working on railroad safety.
• Knowledge and experience in leading projects and/or other staff in specialized investigations and programs.
• Experience preparing technical reports and correspondence and presenting engineering or safety findings to management, public agencies, or industry groups.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, research, develop, and propose risk assessment management tools to evaluate railroads’ risk profiles and remedial plans.
• Evaluate railroad risk assessment and risk management plans based on adopted methodology.
• Monitor railroads’ implementation of remedial activities.

Job description

The California Public Utilities Commission is seeking a Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) to research, develop, and propose risk assessment tools for railroad safety. The role requires evaluating risk management plans and monitoring remedial activities across railroads.

The position is hybrid, with travel required and a minimum qualification in railroad safety expertise. Final filing date is October 12, 2026, with multiple California locations to apply from.