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Apr 27, 2026

Interconnection Utilities Engineer (JC-516263) - Energy Division/ Distribution Planning Branch/ Interconnection and Distribution Engineering

Full time Consultant Engineering Government

Job Description

Under supervision of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Utilities Engineer (UE) will advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, judges, and Energy Division management. The UE may act as a team leader and project coordinator on distribution interconnection projects and policies, which may include the evaluation of technical, or policy requirements applied to Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).

The UE will make recommendations based on independent analysis of technical, policy, and regulatory issues. The UE will develop analysis for and make recommendations regarding the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings via a wide range of work products, review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills, and/or oversee implementation of programs that result from these CPUC and legislative processes.
 
The UE will perform other work as necessary, such as reviewing, writing, and presenting reports; disposing of Advice Letters; coordinating with other California organizations and agencies (e.g., the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board, California Independent System Operator); and responding to outside inquiries. More detail can be found in the duty statement.
 
Please note, your STD 678 (application form) will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s). Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of economics, finance, or policy in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).

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

Working Conditions

Please note: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must also reside in the state of California. The CPUC may consider certain forms of employment sponsorship, including some visa types, on a case-by-case basis in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulations

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

  • Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 516269
  • San Francisco location, please apply to JC# 516172

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

This position require 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.
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About California Public Utilities Commission

 

The CPUC regulates services and utilities, protects consumers, safeguards the environment, and assures Californians' access to safe and reliable utility infrastructure and services. The essential services regulated include electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, rail transit, and passenger transportation companies. We have a diverse, hard-working team and are looking for great talent!

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