NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Electric Utility Systems Designer
Colton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$128K/yr - $155K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is looking for an Electric Utility Systems Designer for the City of Colton Electric Department. This role involves overseeing engineering work related to the planning, design, and construction of electrical distribution systems, as well as supervising lower-level staff and ensuring quality assurance in the department's operations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Supervise, distribute, oversee, review and perform the engineering work associated with the planning, design and installation of electric utility distribution systems, GIS, inspection, permit work and joint pole program
Prepare or assist in the preparation of the Electric Utility’s 'Conditions of Approval' as the Utility’s representative to the Design Review Committee
Participate in the planning for future modifications and system improvements
Oversee the proper inspection and quality assurance activities of the department relative to electrical distribution system
Assist in the training of lower level personnel in the areas of work; identify training opportunities and need; make recommendations to higher-level staff
Ensure adherence to safe work methods, procedures and practices
Respond to questions and concerns from the general public, regulatory agencies or other public officials; provide information as is appropriate and resolves service complaints
Evaluate assigned work projects; estimate time, materials and equipment necessary for the successful completion of the project; acquire necessary resources as is appropriate
Calculate and/or review electric utility line extension fees and construction charges; prepare associated invoices
Review and check construction plans submitted by developers to determine service requirements
Design and prepare construction plans, work orders, and specifications for the installation of underground and overhead electrical distribution systems
Coordinate, conduct, and participate in new development planning meetings and pre-construction meetings with developers, other City divisions, engineers, contractors and outside agencies and utilities
Analyze and recommend joint pole fees for the joint pole agreements
Oversee joint pole agreements
Prepare and/or oversee joint pole notification program and plans for make-ready work as needed
Create and maintain AutoCAD drawings and systems maps for the City electric utility system
Participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of GIS systems maps and data
Participate in the development of policies and procedures; recommend programs, projects, and work assignments to staff
Participate in the budget process, and capital improvement development
Work closely with the System Planning Engineer to develop near and long-term system plans
Prepare system impact studies for new development and capital improvement projects
Maintain prompt and regular attendance
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field is required
Four (4) years of directly related experience in the planning, design, installation and inspection of electric utility distribution systems
A valid California Class “C” Driver's License and acceptable driving record is required
Preferred
A Professional Engineer license in a related field is highly desirable
Benefits
Cafeteria amount for the purchase of medical, dental, and vision insurance is $1,625.00/mo effective August, 2024.
Employees hired on or after May 1, 2018, shall have a maximum cap of $500 for cash in-lieu.
Up to 80 hours per year of vacation accrued for 0 – 5 years of service
Up to 96 hours of sick leave (8 hours accrued monthly)
12 paid holidays (per calendar year)
20 floating holiday hours (per fiscal year)
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) for Miscellaneous Members: Classic Members hired prior to 6/1/2012 benefit level is 2.7% @ 55 Classic Members hired after 6/1/2012 benefit level is 2.5% @ 55 PEPRA Members hired after 1/1/2013 benefit level is 2% @ 62
CalPERS 4th Level 1959 Survivor Benefit
City paid short term and long term disability insurance coverage
City paid life insurance coverage in the amount of $50,000
City does not participate in the Social Security System
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2,500 per fiscal year after passing probation.
Six month probationary period.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
Government Technology US
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase