Associate Electrical Engineer (Department of Utilities)

Associate Electrical Engineer (Department of Utilities)

Salary

$97,863.50 - $137,703.77 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Full-Time Career

Job Number

011020-26-DOU-2

Department

Utilities

Division

Electrical Engineering

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

12/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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THE POSITION

THIS POSTING IS FOR ASSOCIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities (DOU) Electrical Engineering Planning Section is seeking a motivated Associate Electrical to join the team that plays a vital role in providing electrical engineering support for our drainage, water, and sewer capital improvement programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to take a leadership role in meaningful, hands-on work that goes beyond contract management. Engineers in the Electrical Engineering Section are directly involved in technical tasks such as the preparation of plans, specifications, and power system studies. Additionally, this position supports CIP project delivery tasks which could include preparing project reports, budgets, estimates, providing project management, and working closely with Operations and Maintenance staff. The Electrical Engineering Section team develops well-rounded skills ensuring that staff gain valuable experience in both the design and implementation phases of infrastructure projects. DOU is an excellent employer for those seeking a healthy work-life balance, offering a supportive environment where professional growth and personal well-being are both prioritized.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and team player who can meet deadlines and learn on the job. They will have excellent customer service, communication skills, and can think critically to resolve work-related issues. Experience in electrical power distribution, power system studies, industrial motor controls, and process automation and controls (e.g. PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation) to support water, wastewater, and stormwater operations, as well as comprehensive working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and software tools such as AutoCAD, SKM Power Tools, MS Project, and the MS Office, are highly desirable in the ideal candidate.

DEFINITION

The purpose of this position is to perform independent professional electrical engineering work in the areas of planning, design, plan review, technical investigation, and construction of projects, or implementation of environmental regulatory programs in the areas of traffic, transportation, water resources, and structural engineering.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Associate Electrical Engineer is an advanced journey-level classification filled with multiple incumbents. Incumbents are responsible for performing assignments, projects, and programs of significant scope and/or complexity which require advanced professional knowledge and skill of the assigned area or function. Incumbent applies or adapts established processes and procedures to complete the assigned responsibilities within broad functional or division guidelines. This classification is distinguished from the next higher- level classification of Senior Engineer in that the latter serves as project or team leader, performs the most complex and highly skilled engineering work, and is considered a subject matter expert in the electrical engineering series.

Some positions in the Electrical Engineering classification series are flexibly staffed at the Junior, Assistant and Associate levels. Appointment to the higher classification requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the classification and meet the qualification standards for the classification.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision is provided by a Senior Engineer or other higher-level personnel. May directly or indirectly supervise lower-level professional engineers, technical personnel, and student trainees/interns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the classification. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this classification.

• Supervise and participate in the implementation of the City's Public Works, Utilities, and Building engineering programs.
• Supervise and prepare plans, reports, and specifications for engineering projects. Prepare special engineering and electrical studies and reports.
• Track and manage data, project records, and information.
• Research project design requirements, perform complex calculations, prepare and submit grant applications and reporting, and prepare estimates of material costs and time considerations.
• Participate in the plan check, review, and processing of plans for private developments and ensure they meet all City imposed requirements.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and departments on the repair and replacement process of control systems.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations.
• Lead or participate in meetings with contractors, consultants, maintenance or field staff. Communicate and maintain correspondence with project or program stakeholders, including the public.
• Prepare estimates and feasibility reports for new or modified services and structures.
• Manage construction projects
• Manage professional services agreements and invoicing. Develop and review scopes of work, oversee consultant deliverables, conduct technical analyses, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on studies, projects, and environmental documents.
• Perform related work of a similar nature and level as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of electrical engineering as applied to public works, utilities, traffic, or building construction projects.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works, building and utilities projects.
• Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding electrical engineering and building codes and ordinances.
• City engineering policies and procedures.

Skill in:

• Technical and analytical report writing.
• Perform complex engineering computations.
• Use and care for engineering and drafting instruments and equipment.
• Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications, and computer software, to accomplish a variety of tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Hiring Path 1: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in electrical engineering or closely related field.

Hiring Path 2: None

Experience:

Hiring Path 1: Two (2) years of experience in professional electrical engineering work.

Hiring Path 2: Current employment as an Assistant Electrical Engineer and two (2) years of experience in the classification of Assistant Electrical Engineer with the City of Sacramento.

Substitution:

Additional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

The employee is not required to hold a driver's license but must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation through private or public transportation for attendance at off-site meetings, events, and trainings.

Certification:

Possession of a Professional Electrical Engineer License in the State of California at time of appointment.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.

• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:

• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.

• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.

• Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

• If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.

• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Associate Electrical Engineer examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? Thats right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicants eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Applicant Resources Page for the Employment Qualifications Guide: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment

• Yes

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PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.

• Yes

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EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education in electrical engineering or closely related field by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• No units from an accredited college or university
• Less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• 30 semester or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree
• 90 semester or 135 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

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PROOF OF CERTIFICATION: I understand proof of certification, should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment.

• Yes

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CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess a Professional Electrical Engineer License in the State of California by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.

• Yes
• No

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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER: Please enter your Professional Engineer Registration number below. (If you are not registered as a Professional Engineer please enter "N/A". )

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To be considered for employment opportunities at all the Engineering Levels including Assistant Electrical Engineer, Associate Electrical Engineer and Junior Engineer, I understand I must submit an application to each job posting.

• Yes
• No

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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring departments review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

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Describe your experience in the design and construction of low and medium-voltage electrical power systems for water, stormwater drainage, or wastewater systems. Include your specific roles on the projects, the types of drawings you prepared, and the project specifications you developed.

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Describe your project management experience, including your overall approach and the types of projects you have managed. In your response, outline the methods you used to manage project scope, schedule, and budget.

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Describe your knowledge and experience applying the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards such as: NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), if applicable. Include examples of how you have applied these codes and utility standards in the design of facilities and electrical distribution systems.

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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramentos Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the Citys RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions.

• Yes

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Select all the boxes that best describe your experience and/or education independently driving the following communication tasks related to engineering work.

• Independently preparing specifications or other technical documents
• Coordinating with field staff or other engineering disciplines to achieve project goals
• Responding to customer inquiries
• Communicating with higher-level employees and stakeholders on project updates
• Independently preparing design plans
• Creating training or operating procedures
• Assigning work and providing technical guidance to lower-level employees
• None of the above

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Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education independently preparing, reviewing, and/or leading electrical engineering plans and specifications for public works, utility, traffic, or building construction projects.

• Four years or more
• At least three years, but less than four years
• At least two years, but less than three years
• At least one year, but less than two years
• Less than one year

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Select all the boxes that best describe your experience and/or education completing the following electrical engineering work.

• Electrical load and transformer sizing
• Power and demand calculations
• Motor control diagram schematic design
• Industrial automation design
• Renewable energy system design
• None of the above

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Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education performing complex electrical engineering work.

• Four years or more
• At least three years, but less than four years
• At least two years, but less than three years
• At least one year, but less than two years
• Less than one year

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Select all the boxes that best describe the software programs you are knowledgeable in and you have used in the administration of your job and/or education.

• AutoCAD or equivalent
• Microsoft Excel or equivalent
• Microsoft Word or equivalent
• Adobe Acrobat Professional, Bluebeam, or equivalent
• CMIS, Accela, or equivalent
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer City of Sacramento

Address 915 I Street

Historic City Hall

Sacramento, California, 95814-2604

Phone (916) 808-5726

Website http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR