Job Details

Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist)

California Public Utilities Commission

Location: San Francisco County (Hybrid telework)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 (Base pay, excluding temporary PLP reduction)

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Government Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer – The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected categories. The State of California maintains a drug‑free workplace. All applicants for state employment are expected to comply with this objective.

Position Details

• Job Code: JC-489463
• Position #: 680-###-####-401
• Classification: SENIOR UTILITIES ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)
• Effective Date: July 1, 2025
• Number of Positions: 1
• Work Location: San Francisco County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Wildfire Safety Section of the Safety Branch, Public Advocates Office, represents the Public Advocates Office in safety‑related investigations before the Commission and conducts deep‑dive analysis of utility practices and procedures related to wildfire risk, risk mitigation, and safety.

Job Description and Duties

The Senior Utilities Engineer (SUE) leads engineering and analytical work focused on preventing wildfires caused by electric utility equipment. Under supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor, the SUE:

• Analyzes electric utilities' Wildfire Mitigation Plans and other safety documents.
• Serves as lead technical engineer/analyst on utility safety issues and provides thorough analyses and recommendations.
• Advocates for enforcement of safety standards and investigates utility safety failures in regulatory proceedings.
• Plans and executes complex projects; occasionally leads small teams of analysts and engineers.
• Collaborates with engineers, policy analysts, and attorneys to develop evidence‑based policy recommendations.
• Writes testimony, comments, reports, and memoranda for proceedings before the Commission and Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety.
• Examines utilities' safety inspection records, spending records, and audit reports to ensure effective implementation of wildfire safety programs.
• Performs field inspections to assess compliance with wildfire mitigation programs; travel may be required.
• Represents the Public Advocates Office at conferences, workshops, and other forums.
• Other duties as required, including travel.

Special Requirements

Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) no more than two pages, single‑spaced, 11‑point Arial. The SOQ must address the following three questions:

1. Describe your experience conducting engineering analysis to identify problems and recommend effective solutions.
2. Describe your experience analyzing data and performing risk assessments, including using quantitative tools to analyze data and visualize results.
3. Describe your experience writing clear, persuasive, and concise recommendations to lay audiences.

All SOQ submissions will be verified and must be completed prior to appointment. Electronic applications through CalCareer are recommended for faster processing.

Application Instructions

Complete the Application Package (STD 678, resume, and SOQ) and submit via CalCareer or mail to:

Public Utilities Commission
Human Resources Division
505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008
San Francisco, CA 94102

Deadline: 11/16/2025 (Final Filing Date)

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.

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