PORT ASSOCIATE ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL WORK)

PORT ASSOCIATE ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL WORK)

Salary

$14,000.00 - $17,338.00 Monthly

Location

Various, Oakland, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026A-029

Division

Engineering

Department

Utilities Engineering

Opening Date

11/10/2026

Closing Date

12/18/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Job Description

• All completed applications for this position must be submitted online no later than 5:00 pm, on the closing date of the recruitment. PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please follow all submission instructions to ensure your application is complete. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of online applications, therefore, it is important for online applications to be completed fully. Late applications will not be accepted beyond the closing time and date for any reason, including any technical issues, such as system, browser, or computer failures, etc. *

SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION (ELECTRICAL)

The eligibility list generated from this announcement will only be used to fill specialized (Electrical Engineer) positions.

The Port of Oakland is advancing a transformative electrification initiative across its business lines to achieve zero-emission operations while supporting the long-term energy needs of its maritime, aviation, logistics, and commercial customers.

The Port serves as its own publicly owned electric utility, Port Public Power (PPP), which works closely with the Engineering Division. PPP is responsible for planning, operating, and maintaining the Port's electric utility infrastructure, while Engineering designs and delivers the Port's capital improvement projects.

The Port offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of public power and infrastructure innovation. Depending on the assignment, engineers may support projects that enhance electrical system capacity, reliability, and resiliency while advancing the Port's zero-emission goals. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in either assignment.

The Port is currently recruiting for two vacancies in the classification of Port Associate Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical Work) positions in the following assignments:

Port Public Power: Supporting the planning, engineering, operation, and maintenance of the Port's publicly owned electric utility infrastructure, including electrical distribution systems, utility modernization initiatives, energy efficiency programs, and electrification projects serving Port facilities and tenants.

Engineering Project Design & Delivery: Supporting the engineering design and construction delivery of capital improvement projects throughout the Port, including projects identified through PPP, Maritime, and Aviation planning initiatives. Responsibilities include evaluating existing infrastructure, developing plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), coordinating with consultants and Port stakeholders, and providing engineering oversight during construction, testing, and commissioning of infrastructure improvements.

Under general supervision, the Port Associate Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical Work), is expected to handle with competence any electrical engineering assignments. The employee uses initiative and creativity to solve electrical and mechanical problems. Performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed. Incumbent may perform other related duties at the equivalent level.)

• Prepares designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports for electrical and mechanical engineering projects.
• Makes electrical and mechanical engineering investigations.
• Inspects construction of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Reviews test reports of completed installations.
• Directs preparation and maintenance of permanent engineering and cost data records.
• Prepares correspondence and other material.
• Prepares project schedules.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position requires three years of professional experience in the field of electrical and/or mechanical engineering and possession of a valid California certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in electrical and/or mechanical engineering.

A Masters degree in electrical and/or mechanical engineering from an ABET (American Board of Engineering and Technology) accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform the typical task and duties of the position successfully, the knowledge, skills and/or abilities listed below are required.

Knowledge of:

• Electrical and mechanical principles and practices.
• The National Electric Code.
• The methods applied in inspections of materials used in electrical and mechanical engineering projects.
• The methods applied in testing of materials used in electrical and mechanical engineering projects.
• Principles of project management.

Ability to:

• Supervise and direct support staff.
• Use computer aided drafting programs.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties and to work as a team.
• Work under deadlines and coordinate several concurrent assignments.
• Work with minimum supervision.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Stage I: Application, PE Registration and Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (Pass/Fail) - The first stage in the selection process will consist of an application, PE registration, and supplemental questionnaire appraisal review (pass/fail). Applications submitted without an attached PE registration and completed supplemental questionnaire will not be given further consideration. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to the next stage. Only the most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to Stage II.

Stage II: Assessment Examination (Weighted 100%) - The second stage of the selection process may consist of a combination of job-related situational project exercises and an oral panel interview designed to assess technical knowledge and any additional other KSAs. Job-related situational project exercises may consist of written exercises, performance exercises or other situational exercises that would assess the KSAs. The Assessment Examination is designed to test your overall aptitude for the position.

Candidates must achieve a scale score of 70 or more on this examination to be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. The Port of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity.

ADVISORIES

Immigration Reform and Control Act: In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Port will only hire individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Social Security card must be presented, and the name on it must match the name on the application.

Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"): In compliance with State and Federal Laws, the Port will employ and promote qualified individuals without regard to disability. The Port is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the selection process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations during the selection process must notify Nancy Jeu at njeu@portoakland.com within seven (7) calendar days of the closing date of the job announcement. The Port requires applicants to provide supporting medical documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation.

The Port of Oakland is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid California certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in electrical engineering.

Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License at the time and for the duration of appointment.

Incumbents in this classification may be assigned either to the Airport or Harbor work location. In order to comply with the security requirements of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for incumbents assigned to the airport and U.S. Customs for individuals who have unescorted access to secured areas of the harbor, each incumbent is required to successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check, which will include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA), prior to being considered for this position.

The incumbent assigned to the airport may be required to complete and pass a U.S. Customs Airport Security Program Check (19CFR122.182). This status must be maintained for the duration of employment at the Airport.

The Port of Oaklands benefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for its employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association.

• The Port is part of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS is a defined pension provided to regular full-time employees that work for the Port. The CalPERS defined pension is based on predetermined formula that factors in an employees earnings history, tenure of service and age. The retirement formula for new hires is 2% at 62 years of age or 2.5% at 55 for with other CalPERS service and/or reciprocity.
• The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CalPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for employees and dependent health insurance coverage not to exceed the Kaiser-HMO Family Plan; cash in lieu of medical benefit is also available.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for dental and vision coverage.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage and reimburses employees for the State Disability Insurance.
• The Port pays 100% of the premium cost for life insurance at one-time annual salary with certain limits.
• The Port offers a Deferred Compensation Plan allowing employees to save and invest money for retirement with tax benefits.

Time Away from Work

• From 2 to 5 weeks of vacation depending on years of employment at the Port.
• 10 days of management leave for employees exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• 1 paid Floating Holiday per year.
• 12 days of sick leave per year after three months of employment which includes 4 days of personal leave.
• 13 paid holidays as well as the second half of the shift on December 24 and December 31.

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The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to assess your qualifications, training and experience in specific job relevant areas. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine if you move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses (such as N/A or see application), false statements, omissions, or partial information may disqualify you from the selection process. Therefore, please answer all of the questions thoroughly and truthfully. Your answers to these questions, along with your completed application, will be used to select the most qualified candidates to advance in the selection process. Please indicate that you have read and understand the instructions listed above.

• Yes
• No

02

Describe a project in which you evaluated the impact of a large electrical load, preferably 1 MW or greater, on a utility distribution system or a large facility's electrical system. Include the load requirements, the analyses performed, the software used, your findings, and the recommendations you developed to address system capacity, reliability, or other identified concerns.

03

Describe your experience with electrical revenue metering, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), or Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Explain your role and responsibilities, the work you performed, how you verified the accuracy and reliability of the system, and a technical issue you identified and resolved.

04

Describe your experience with medium-voltage electrical distribution systems, including system design, protection, and coordination. Identify the voltage levels involved, your specific responsibilities, and the engineering analyses you performed, such as short-circuit, protective relay coordination, and arc-flash analyses. Identify the software used, summarize your findings, and explain the recommendations you developed and the outcome of your work.

05

Describe your experience with distributed energy resources (DER), battery energy storage systems (BESS), microgrids, or electrical grid automation. Explain the system configuration, your role and responsibilities, the technical challenges you addressed, and the outcome of your work.

Required Question

Employer Port of Oakland

Address 530 Water Street

Oakland, California, 94607

Website http://www.portofoakland.com