Utilities Engineer (JC 424119)

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. 

Under the supervision of the Senior Utilities Engineer (Supervisor), the engineer will conduct standard inspections, including review of written operations and maintenance plans, emergency response procedures, damage prevention programs, public awareness programs, operator qualification programs, and integrity management programs of jurisdictional gas operators, to ensure that the plans and procedures are developed and implemented in accordance with state and federal gas safety regulations.

In addition, the engineer will conduct investigations of gas incidents and review gas operator’s gas safety practices to determine cause(s) of the incident and probable violation(s) of state and federal regulations.

The engineer will conduct inspections of gas transmission and distribution facilities including, but not limited to, review of the written construction procedures, welding and joining procedures, and operator qualifications to ensure compliance with state and federal gas safety regulations.

Additionally, incumbent will be required to travel on a frequent basis including overnight stays and on occasions, required to work unusual hours on short notice. Occasionally, incumbent will be required to travel out of state to attend week-long training or conferences conducted by other gas regulatory agencies.

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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