Energy Utilities Engineer - Integrated Resource Planning at California Public Utilities Commission

San Francisco, CA 94102

About the Job

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

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Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

The Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) group's Transmission & Interconnection section is in search of dynamic, creative team members to lead implementation of critical state policy development and research on electricity grid planning, particularly for transmission and interconnection issues. The section values strong analytical skills and seeks individuals that have experience and interest in data-driven policy and applying engineering skills to decarbonization problem solving. If energy or environmental sustainability is your passion, and you endeavor to contribute to California's clean energy future, we encourage you to apply for our positions. Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Energy Utilities Engineer (UE) will support the IRP Transmission & Interconnection section in the development of work products that are used to advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management. The incumbent will have responsibility for leading projects related to integrated resource planning, resource modeling, transmission planning, and transmission and interconnection development issues.

The incumbent may also be responsible for representing the Division in California Independent System Operator (CAISO) or California Energy Commission (CEC) stakeholder processes where resource planning issues are relevant. The incumbent may also be responsible for leading and/or supporting investigation and research of alternative technologies that best enables swift evolution of the electric grid to integrate higher levels of variable resources and storage technologies to meet the State's 100 percent clean energy goals. The UE will analyze data to determine if policy objectives have been met. The UE will make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy, and technical issues. The UE will develop tools and solutions for the CPUC's policy-setting rulemakings via a wide range of work products, review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills, and work with a team that oversees implementation of programs that result from these CPUC and legislative processes. The UE will perform other work as necessary, such as writing and presenting reports, coordinating with other California organizations and agencies (e.g., the CEC, the California Air Resources Board, CAISO), and responding to outside inquiries.

Please note, your STD 678 (application form), not your resume, will be used to determine your qualifications in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for the advertised classification(s). Please clearly describe all of your experience related to public utilities and/or energy in the areas of engineering, economics, finance, or policy

in the job description field(s) of your STD 678 form, along with the years and months of service. Failure to do so may result in not qualifying for the minimum qualifications for the advertised classification(s).

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Working Conditions

CPUC encourages a hybrid workplace model that is designed to accommodate the full range of workplace preferences, to the extent that individual job duties allow. For most Energy Division positions, staff can opt to work largely from home or in an approved alternate work location or work primarily or entirely in a CPUC office. In all cases though, occasional in-person attendance will be required for onboarding and orientation, certain trainings, team building activities, and collaborative meetings, as specified by management. All State employees must reside in California.

This advertisement is listed specifically for San Francisco (LA, SF, SAC) location. All identified locations will be considered as one candidate pool to fill one position.

Los Angeles location, please apply to JC# 463483
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=463483

Sacramento location, please apply to JC# 463482
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=463482

Apply to only those location(s) in which you are willing to work.

This position requires travel.

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria. Telework Policy CalHR

Salary

6,299 - 11,798 /month
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx