Associate Power Engineer

Description

The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department is seeking a professional to work as an Associate Power Engineer for the Transmission and Distribution Electric Capital Projects Division. This position will be required to perform a variety of professional electrical engineering duties and responsibilities related to the planning, design, systems analysis, and project management of electrical utility transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems, streetlight systems, and to provide technical assistance to higher level engineering staff.

Ideal candidates must possess experience in the planning, design, and implementation of electric capital improvement projects, and fully understand the engineering, administration, and construction requirements of transmission and distribution systems.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Job Description

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• Meet and coordinate with residents, engineers, planners, developers, contractors, City departments, and outside utility agencies to develop preliminary and final project plans, designs, cost estimates, schedules, specifications, and construction requirements.
• Prepare and review electrical distribution designs for residential, commercial, and industrial projects, including underground and overhead line extensions, system reliability improvements, customer electrical service projects, streetlighting systems, and underground conversions. Designs may include transformers, switches, capacitors, cables, utility poles, fault indicators, splices, conduits, vaults, pull boxes, and related electrical infrastructure, including the design and alignment of underground duct banks and trenches within public rights-of-way and private property.
• Perform engineering calculations and technical analyses, including transformer sizing, cable pulling calculations, voltage drop, load requirements and projections, system capacity, protection, reliability, and other electrical requirements necessary to serve new or changing electrical demand.
• Conduct engineering studies and develop system models, simulations, reports, assessments, and alternative recommendations related to electric distribution system planning, system reliability, operational flexibility, system expansion, and capital improvement projects.
• Review plans, calculations, and technical documents prepared by consultants, developers, contractors, and other agencies for compliance with Utility standards, Electric Utility Rates, Rules and Regulations, applicable codes, and industry requirements. Identify electrical utility conflicts, easement and access requirements, and necessary modifications to proposed improvements; interpret and apply Utility design and construction standards and assist in the development and revision of technical standards, specifications, and design practices.
• Manage and coordinate assigned electric utility projects from initial planning and design through permitting, construction, energization, and project closeout. Evaluate field conditions, constructability, utility conflicts, equipment access, and other design constraints. Coordinate with City departments, contractors, consultants, outside utilities, regulatory agencies, and other public agencies to obtain required permits, approvals, and clearances; resolve project and construction conflicts; and maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate project design and implementation activities, including preparation of AutoCAD drawings, determination of material requirements and project fees, material requisitions, requests for proposals and specifications, and equipment evaluations. Survey and inspect project locations; review maps, drawings, specifications, and existing system information; and develop engineering solutions to field and construction issues.
• Assist in planning, prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing project work. Coordinate construction activities and joint-trench opportunities with City departments and outside agencies to minimize community impacts and identify potential project cost savings.
• Assist with construction inspection and project administration to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, Utility construction standards, and industry guidelines. Review field changes, progress payments, change orders, and other construction documentation as assigned.
• Maintain project records, engineering databases, progress reports, field notes, and construction documentation. Review completed projects and prepare or compile as-built drawings for integration with the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) and records systems.
• Respond to technical inquiries and resolve project-related issues involving property owners, developers, contractors, consultants, City departments, and other stakeholders.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Experience and Education: Two (2) years of responsible professional electrical engineering experience supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electrical engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of electric power system engineering and project administration; techniques related to electrical system and load analysis and planning; , load research, automated distribution and transmission planning; budget preparation and administration; electric utility transmission and distribution engineering design, construction and work methods; field inspection procedures; methods, materials and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of electric utility projects; principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work; recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding electrical engineering; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.

Ability to: Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately; make engineering design computations and check, design and prepare engineering plans and studies; conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with recommendations; understand and interpret engineering construction plans, drawings, calculations, specifications, and contract documents; adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems; perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems; research, analyze and evaluate new techniques, methods and procedures related to computerized utility system monitoring and control software; interact and direct contractors and technical staff in testing and implementing systems and projects; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license AND possession of an Engineer In Training Certificate

Supplemental Information

• IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION *****

Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 2, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. The selection process will consist of a minimum of an oral interview.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time

For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com

RETIREMENT BENEFITS – The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.

Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.

To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:

https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information from external sources, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of professional electrical engineering experience as it relates to the area of transmission and distribution do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year, less than 2 years
• At least 2 years, less than 3 years
• At least 3 years, less than 4 years
• At least 4 years or more

03

Describe in detail your professional electrical engineering work experience. Please include in your response the employer name, years of experience and duties you performed. If none, type N/A.

04

Do you possess a State of California certification as an engineer? Please attach a copy of your certificate to your application. Failure to attach may result in disqualification.

• None
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
• Professional Engineer (PE)

05

What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?

• Did not complete high school or obtain GED
• Graduated high school or obtained GED
• Some college level coursework
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate degree

06

Do you possess experience in project management with knowledge of transmission and distribution engineering and design within the Public Right of Way?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered YES to question #6, please explain where and when you obtained this experience. If none, type "N/A".

08

Do you possess experience with Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered YES to question #8, please describe your experience working with CADD, including examples. If none, type N/A.

10

Do you currently possess a valid California driver's license?

• No, I am unable to obtain one.
• No, but I am able to obtain one by date of appointment.
• Yes, I possess a valid California driver's license
• Required Question