Senior Utilities Engineer - Rate Case & Policy Leader

State of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California seeks a Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) to advise commissioners and energy division staff on electric rate cases, cost of capital, and related regulatory matters. The role may lead projects, coordinate with agencies, and present findings to decision-makers.

The position requires PE licensure, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a hybrid San Francisco environment. Salary ranges apply to the 12-month limited-term term.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a project or team and briefing decision makers.
• Experience performing regulatory, economic, financial or policy analyses.
• Ability to summarize and present information concisely.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist high-level decision-makers on electric general rate case proceedings.
• Act as a team leader and project coordinator for general rate cases.
• Analyze general rate cases, cost of capital applications and financing matters.
• Make recommendations based on independent regulatory, policy and technical analysis.
• Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and oversee implementation.
• Coordinate with California organizations and agencies (e.g., CEC, CARB, ISO).
• Write and present reports detailing findings and proposed actions.

Skills

Project leadership

Regulatory analysis

Financial analysis

Policy evaluation

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer License

Job description

State of California seeks a Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) to advise commissioners and energy division staff on electric rate cases, cost of capital, and related regulatory matters. The role may lead projects, coordinate with agencies, and present findings to decision-makers.

The position requires PE licensure, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a hybrid San Francisco environment. Salary ranges apply to the 12-month limited-term term.