Associate Power Engineer

The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Departmentis seeking an experienced professional to work as an Associate Power Engineerin the Electric System Planning and Substation, Protection & Automation group to perform a variety of professional electrical engineering duties and responsibilities related to the design and systems analysis of assigned engineering projects, including electric system planning, transmission, distribution, substation, electric system protection and automation, and to provide technical assistance to higher level engineering staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating and implementing electrical distribution studies using database software; managing work order data and as-built drawings; maintaining and digitizing technical distribution databases, including transferring circuit data from AutoCAD; updating and enhancing database files in line with planning software revisions; preparing load graphs, reports, tables, and analyses to support five-year system planning; and conducting circuit load-transfer and voltage drop studies while organizing and interpreting complex data. Possession of an Engineer In Training Certificate isrequired.

There are currently two vacancies in the department: 1 full-time and 1 part-time. The part-time position is intended to work an average of 30 hours per week. A minimum of hours is not guaranteed.

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Prepare preliminary and final plans, designs, cost estimates, schedules and specifications for electric utility projects including substation, transmission, distribution, street light, telecommunications, SCADA, computer control systems, underground conversion, and water process systems.
• Conduct a variety of engineering related studies, calculations, and analyses related to load projections, the five year electric system plan, system protection, SCADA, and transmission and distribution system planning; organize and analyze data and information.
• Develop system models and simulations; prepare reports including assessments and alternative recommendations; review and comment on detailed technical plans and application of construction standards for capital improvement projects such as underground conversions, system reliability and system expansion.
• Assist in planning, prioritizing, assigning and reviewing the work of project staff; coordinate electrical engineering activities with other City departments, divisions, sections and outside agencies to minimize construction impacts to neighborhoods; evaluate joint trench opportunities with other agencies to improve cost savings among project participants.
• Review plans of consulting engineers and private contractors; make technical engineering decisions and establish technical criteria and standards.
• Survey and inspect project locations; analyze existing project documentation including maps, drawings and specifications; meet and confer with project staff.
• Review and analyze electrical system operations; recommend system improvements that enhance reliability and operational flexibility; conduct economic and cost/benefit studies and prepare reports.
• Initiate and monitor electric utility material requisitions; prepare requests for proposals, specifications and related documents; participate in the evaluation and selection of equipment.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, maintenance and operations; provide information to the public; respond to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Calculate the quantity, quality and cost of materials used for various projects; review engineering calculations of other City engineers or engineering consultants.
• Assist in the construction inspection of assigned projects; ensure conformance with contract plans and specifications; make recommendations on the approval of progress payments and change orders.
• Develop and maintain engineering related databases; coordinate data transmission between engineering and other City divisions and departments.
• Prepare progress reports on projects under construction; maintain records of changes and field notes.
• Perform related duties as required.

When Assigned to Substations:

• Prepare preliminary and final designs, cost estimates, schedules, specifications, and bill of materials for electric substation projects; provide engineering services for the planning, design, and construction of project additions.
• Act as project engineer for project support and implementation including scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking, and project cost projections.
• Assist with engineering studies and investigations for substation upgrade projects including preparing oral and written reports; provide engineering assistance to other departments; provide technical input to assist in the development of project planning.

When Assigned to System Protection:

• Calculate and issue protective relay settings for substation equipment and transmission line protection.
• Calculate and issue protective device settings for electric distribution system and large customers including fuse sizing and fault interrupter settings; provide engineering support to T&D Engineering for electric distribution protection.
• Perform short circuit studies for the protection coordination of the transmission system; simulate fault events utilizing protective relay coordination software.
• Analyze electric system fault events in all aspects of substation, transmission, and distribution; conduct electric system fault studies for setting substation protective relays.

Experience and Education: Two (2) years of responsible professional electrical engineering experience supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electrical engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of electric power system engineering and project administration; techniques related to electrical system and load analysis and planning; controls engineering, telecommunications systems, load research, automated distribution and transmission planning; budget preparation and administration; electric utility transmission and distribution engineering design, construction and work methods; field inspection procedures; methods, materials and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of electric utility projects; principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work; recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding electrical engineering; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.

Ability to: Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately; make engineering design computations and check, design and prepare engineering plans and studies; conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with recommendations; understand and interpret engineering construction plans, drawings, calculations, specifications, and contract documents; adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems; perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems; research, analyze and evaluate new techniques, methods and procedures related to computerized utility system monitoring and control software; interact and direct contractors and technical staff in testing and implementing systems and projects; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license. Possession of an Engineer In Training Certificate.

***** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION *****

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Tuesday, April, 14,2026at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview.The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer