Senior Electrical Engineer
Salary
See Position Description
Location
5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
01986-E
Division
Water Utility Capital
Unit
Treatment Plants Project Delivery
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
7/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Senior Electrical Engineer
Valley Water
San Jose, CA
Annual Salary: $175,219.20 - $224,286.40 DOE/DOQ
The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Senior Electrical Engineer to serve as a subject matter expert supporting critical water utility infrastructure. This role is essential in connecting operations and capital delivery by providing hands on electrical engineering expertise to troubleshoot, design, and deliver complex projects that directly impact water treatment and delivery systems. The position plays a key role in high priority initiatives such as the major electrical upgrades at the Penitencia and Santa Teresa water treatment plants as well as the large Rinconada Reliability and other improvement projects. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in power distribution systems, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to work across departments and external agencies to ensure reliable, safe, and efficient system performance in a continuous operations environment. Advance reliable water systems through electrical infrastructure engineering. Apply today!
Who We Are:
To learn how Valley Water provides safe, clean water and environmental stewardship for the Santa Clara community, please click here
View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/e3da9993-01af-4f8c-8782-28242ec19a03
Salary and Benefits: Annual salary of $167,668.80 - $214,635.20 DOE/DOQ, PLUS a highly competitive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY
For consideration, apply by July 2 at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1301506-300215.html
QUESTIONS?
Please contact your recruiter, Levi Kuhlman, with any inquiries:
The Santa Clara Valley Water District, now known as Valley Water, offers a comprehensive benefit package including, vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, EAP, life and disability insurance. In addition, Valley Water participates in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). To view a summary of benefits, click here
Employer Santa Clara Valley Water District (CA)
Address 5750 Almaden Expressway
San Jose, California, 95118
Phone 1-408-630-2260
Website https://www.valleywater.org