Utilities Engineer (JC-487005)

This position is advertised as Limited term for 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent.

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The Energy Infrastructure Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Utilities Engineer to join its Transmission Planning and Policy Section. Under supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor, the incumbent performs engineering analysis and develops advocacy recommendations in written and oral testimony or written comments on a broad range of energy utility related matters such as transmission policy, planning and permitting; interconnection of renewable generation to the transmission grid; the system stability of the grid with the increased number of inverter based generators interconnecting to the transmission system; the cost benefits analysis of transmission; and regional transmission planning; and cost allocation of transmission. The incumbent will also present findings, conclusions and recommendations in written testimony and testify orally as an expert witness in formal proceedings in addition, the incumbent may provide comments on California Independent System Operator (CAISO) initiatives, California Energy Commission workshops or reports, and Western Energy Coordinating Council workshops or reports.

The incumbent will also review, develop studies and make appropriate recommendations relating to capital costs, operations and maintenance of electric transmission activities. In addition, the UE will, as needed, perform a wide variety of engineering assignments in connection with distributed energy resources, distribution planning, distribution infrastructure projects, and transmission deferral through distribution energy resources. The incumbent may work on a General Rate Case proceeding on transmission issues and will review the proposed application for deficiencies, drafting deficiency letters, identifying key issue areas, field investigations, publication and distribution of staff reports. The incumbent prepares reports and responses to sensitive and controversial inquiries related to electric transmission issues. The position requires an ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently under tight time schedules.

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

**Final Filing Date: 8/13/2025

Working Conditions

This position requires travel.

This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.