City of AnaheimThe City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department is seeking a professional to work as an Associate Power Engineer for the Transmission and Distribution Capital Projects Division within the Customer Expansion work group.
This position will be required to perform a variety of professional electrical engineering duties and responsibilities related to the planning, design, systems analysis, and project management of electrical utility transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems and to provide technical assistance to higher level engineering staff.
Ideal candidates must possess experience in the planning, design, and implementation of electric capital improvement projects, and fully understand the engineering, administration, and construction requirements of transmission and distribution systems.
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.
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Meet with residents, engineers, planners, developers, and outside utility agencies and organizations to prepare preliminary and final plans, designs, cost estimates, schedules and specifications for construction projects for underground line extensions, industrial, commercial and residential expansion and underground and overhead street lighting system and conversion.
Design construction plans for customer electrical panel & switchgear upgrades including transformers, switches, capacitors, cables, Utility poles, fault indicators, splices, and other electrical materials.
Calculate transformer size, cable pulling, voltage drop, and other power requirements necessary to serve new electrical demand.Conduct a variety of engineering related studies, calculations, and analyses related to load projections, electric system improvement plans, system protection, 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. Prepare or review designs for related substructures on private property and along public roadways such as the alignment and quantity of conduits; locations and sizes of vaults and their end wall configurations; cable pull boxes; Utility poles; and identify easement / access requirements for Utility equipment.
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.
Analyze potential load requirements; prepare AutoCAD drawings for developers; coordinate and oversee the development of construction plans; determine material requirements and project fee schedules.
Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, maintenance and operations; Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints from the general public and other City departments; make investigations regarding concerns; review complete project work orders to verify that initial inquiry has been resolved.
Calculate the quantity, quality and cost of materials used for various projects; review engineering calculations of other City engineers or engineering consultants.
Review Anaheim Public Works right-of-way & Anaheim Building improvement construction plan submittals for Electrical Utility construction conflicts per Electric Utility Rates, Rules, and Regulations.
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. Review construction projects for compliance with Utility construction standards and industry guidelines and compile As-built drawings for interface with City's Geographical Information System (GIS) and Records departments.
Perform related duties as required.
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.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license AND 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 Friday, February 6, 2026 at 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 may include, but is not limited to, a skills examination and oral interview.
The eligibility list established for 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.
Full-time
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