Senior Energy Utilities Engineer (JC-494089) - Energy Division/ Electric Planning and Market Design Branch/ Integrated Resource Planning - Transmission and Interconnection Position: Senior Energy Utilities Engineer Location: Hybrid telework; Permanent, Full Time Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per month (SENIOR UTILITIES ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)) Overview The Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) group\'s Transmission & Interconnection section seeks dynamic, creative team members to lead the implementation of critical state policy development and research on electricity grid planning, particularly for transmission and interconnection issues. The section values strong analytical skills and data-driven policy development, applying engineering skills to decarbonization problem solving. If energy or environmental sustainability is your passion, and you want to contribute to California’s clean energy future, consider applying. Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Senior Energy Utilities Engineer will support the IRP Transmission & Interconnection section in developing work products used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers. The Senior Energy Utilities Engineer will lead projects related to integrated resource planning, resource procurement, transmission planning, and transmission and interconnection development issues. Specifically, the Senior Energy Utilities Engineer’s duties and responsibilities may include: Lead investigation and research of technologies that enable swift evolution of the electric grid to meet California’s energy goals. Analyze data to determine if policy objectives have been met. Make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy, and technical issues. Develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment. Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems, considering market and policy implications. Contribute to inputs, methodology, and analysis of energy modeling. Develop tools and solutions for the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings across a wide range of work products. Manage a contract with consultants that provide technical support to the IRP process. Coordinate with analysts in other Energy Division sections and branches on policy, generation, and transmission-related issues. Represent the Division in various high-profile settings. Collaborate with other state organizations and agencies such as CAISO and CEC to help achieve statewide clean energy goals. Organize and facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings. Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff. Some projects the IRP group is working on include: Exploring the feasibility and cost of pathways to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the near to long term (e.g., through 2050) for the electric sector. Evaluating the level of renewable procurement needed to achieve the state’s GHG-reduction goals and ensure it is being procured by electric utilities and other load-serving entities. Developing the business and regulatory case for new energy projects and infrastructure (transmission lines, storage, generation). Assessing the role of the current fossil-fueled generation fleet in achieving the state’s GHG reduction goals. Refining planning and procurement processes and tools to adapt to the growing need to procure new clean electricity resource infrastructure. Qualifications and Special Requirements The position requires a Professional Engineer License. A copy of the license must be provided prior to hire. Your STD 678 (application form), not your resume, will be used to determine qualifications. Please describe all relevant experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in engineering, economics, finance, or policy with dates in the job description field(s) of the STD 678. SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) is required and must address the three questions specified in the posting. The SOQ must meet formatting guidelines (no smaller than 11-point Arial, single-spaced, and no more than two pages). Application Process Final Filing Date: 10/20/2025 Electronic applications through CalCareer are recommended and processed faster. Application Packages must include STD 678, resume, and SOQ where applicable. Documents for education: submit transcripts/diplomas if using education to meet minimum qualifications. Official transcripts may be required prior to appointment. Foreign education requires equivalency verification (see NACES). Who May Apply Current employees in the classification or eligible for transfer, reinstatement, or list eligibility, with SROA/Surplus eligibility. Screening will identify the most qualified applicants. Other Information Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Referrals may increase interviewing chances; medical insurance, pension, paid leaves, tuition assistance, and other benefits are included in the posting environment. Job Function and Industry Engineering, Research, and Consulting Government Administration and Utilities Note: This description preserves original content while ensuring formatting conforms to allowed tags. The role supports California\'s energy transition through IRP, transmission planning, and interconnection work. This description is subject to change and is for informational purposes.

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