Utilities Engineer

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Utilities Engineer to join their Water Division. This role involves critical engineering duties related to water quality, rate adjustments, and compliance monitoring. The successful candidate will engage in technical analysis, prepare resolutions, and provide support to decision-makers. With opportunities for public outreach and occasional travel, this position offers a dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about improving water utilities and ensuring compliance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Paternity Leave

Tuition Assistance

Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

401(k)

Qualifications

• Eligibility for state service and engineering duties in water utilities.
• Experience in compliance and technical support for decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze water and sewer utility filings and prepare resolutions.
• Conduct outreach and enforcement with small water utilities.

Skills

Water Quality Analysis

Rate Adjustment Processing

Compliance Monitoring

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Water Quality Testing Equipment

Data Analysis Software

Job description

Utilities Engineer (JC-475279) - Water Division/Water and Sewer Advisory/Small Company and Compliance

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Base pay range

Job Code #:

JC-475279

Position #(s):

680-352-3518-016

Working Title:

Classification:

UTILITIES ENGINEER

$6,299.00 - $11,798.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Telework:

Telework

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Water Division/Water and Sewer Advisory/Small Company and Compliance

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/

Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click Here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Under supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor, the Utilities Engineer performs the engineering duties associated with processing rate adjustments, service complaints, transfer of ownership requests, water quality and contamination problems, water supply, conservation, and compliance matters. The incumbent analyzes water and sewer utility filing and prepares resolutions and appropriate tables. The Utilities Engineer will work with the Senior Utilities Engineer, Specialist on conducting outreach and enforcement with small water utilities deemed at-risk by the Division's Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP). The incumbent will also conduct other compliance matters to enforce the Public Utilities Code and Commission's General Order 103-A.

The Utilities Engineer will also review general rate case filings and rate base offsets for infrastructure system improvements and provide technical and advisory support to decision-makers, including the drafting of Commission resolutions, technical reports, and conducting public workshops and public participation meetings. Occasional travel throughout the state of California to include evenings, overnight or several days at a time.

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

Special Requirements

• Driver’s License is required.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
• Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org
• Employment information on the STD 678 State Application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.
• Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678.
• Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.
• Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Application Instructions

• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 5/14/2025

Who May Apply

• Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
• Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
• Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

• Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
• Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Other - Cover Letter is required. Please submit a cover letter of not more than one typewritten page and no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced which describes how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Research, and Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Government Administration and Utilities

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