Mar 18, 2026

Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) (JC-511705) - Safety and Enforcement Division/ Generation & Energy Storage Section - North

Job Description

Department Information

Safety and Enforcement Division/ Generation & Energy Storage Section - North:

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of a Program and Project Supervisor, the Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) [SUE (Spec)] is responsible for exercising Commission oversight responsibilities for safety and reliability of electric and communication facilities including, but not limited to, enforcement of the requirements in Commission General Orders 95, 128, 165, 166, 167, 174, and 176.

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

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver's License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Engineer License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Working Conditions

This advertisement is listed specifically for Sacramento (SF, SAC) location.  All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

  • San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 511699

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

This position requires travel.

Will accept Training & Development Assignment.

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.