Utilities Engineer (JC-448873)

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”.   

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Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit. 

The Utilities Engineer (UE) will conduct entry-level, first working, and or journey level engineering work within the Public Advocates Office. The UE will be assigned duties and responsibilities that are commensurate with their background, training, and experience.

Under supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor in the Distribution Planning and Policy Section of the Energy Infrastructure Branch, the UE will perform a wide variety of engineering assignments in connection with distributed energy resources, distribution planning, electric vehicles, microgrids, electric safety, electric utilities operations and supplies, infrastructure projects, cyber security, smart grids, general rate case proceedings, and perform other related work in economic and policy analysis.

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

Working Conditions

This position requires travel. 

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR