Primary Function

Under general direction, performs professional engineering work related to the district’s electrical substations.

*May also be consulted on a 24-hour basis for emergency engineering issues or emergency repair supervision.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• This is an entry-level engineering role without professional registration.

• Work is performed under the supervision of a registered engineer.

• Advancement requires certification and experience, and openings at higher levels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in electrical engineering design for new or expanded substations.

• Coordinate studies performed by contractors regarding plant performance, economics, reliability, etc.

• ​​​​​​​Prepare specifications for engineering and construction services and equipment.

• Review vendor proposals and make recommendations.

• Help prepare annual capital and operations/maintenance budgets.

• Ensure compliance with current and future regulatory requirements.

• Keep superiors informed via verbal and written reports.

Marginal Duties

• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure compliance with specs.

 

• Conduct plant performance tests to identify improvements.

 

• Assess current systems and recommend repairs/improvements.

 

• Support operations and maintenance teams as needed.

 

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.

 

• Option 2: Associate’s degree in electrical engineering + 4 years substation design experience + EIT (Engineer-In-Training) certificate.

Licensing

• Valid California driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of: Engineering principles & practices

 

• Substation design, operation, maintenance

 

• Electricity, mechanics, materials

 

• Advanced math: exponents, quadratics, permutations, etc.

 

• Business/engineering software

 

• Technical report writing

Skills & Abilities:

• Conceptualize and solve engineering problems

 

• Interpret technical documents, legal texts, policies, and financials

 

• Write clear reports

 

• Handle emergencies with sound judgment

 

• Communicate with diverse stakeholders

 

• Prioritize and handle multiple tasks

 

• Use statistical and mathematical analysis

 

• Follow safety procedures and maintain good attendance

Tools and Equipment Used

• Office tools, computer, calculator

 

• Electrical/mechanical/diagnostic test equipment

 

• Reference manuals and books

 

• Vehicles

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based (well-lit, climate controlled)

Occasionally exposed to:

• Moving parts, heights

 

• Wet/humid/outdoor conditions

 

• Fumes or risk of electrical shock

 

• Noise Level: Moderate

Physical Demands

• Frequent talking, listening, sitting, standing, hand/finger use

 

• Occasional walking, climbing, lifting (up to 30 lbs)

 

• Requires full range of vision (color, depth, distance)

• Physical Effort Level: 3 (occasional strength, coordination, dexterity)