California Energy Commission · 2 weeks ago
Electrical Engineering Specialist
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$9,713/mo - $12,151/moCalifornia Energy Commission is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support compliance and enforcement of California’s Appliance Energy Efficiency Regulations. This role involves analyzing complex technical issues, investigating potential violations, and supporting enforcement actions in collaboration with various stakeholders.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyEnergy Management
Hiring Manager
Samantha Villegas
Responsibilities
Analyze complex electrical engineering design and testing issues
Review and interpret laboratory test procedures and reports
Support and conduct audits of engineering test laboratories
Serve as a technical liaison between enforcement staff and test labs
Investigate complaints, tips, and leads related to appliance efficiency violations
Research and apply state, federal, and industry energy standards
Coordinate investigations with legal staff and partner agencies (local, state, and federal)
Develop enforcement cases against non-compliant manufacturers or entities
Conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, and suspected violators
Collect, analyze, and document technical evidence (data, products, photos)
Coordinate product sampling, testing, inspections, and surveillance
Prepare clear, comprehensive technical investigation reports
Analyze engineering test data and regulatory standards
Maintain accurate case files and evidence records
Brief management and legal teams on findings and recommendations
Provide technical expertise for administrative and judicial proceedings
Assist attorneys with technical documentation and case preparation
Testify as a technical expert when required
Qualification
Required
Experience as an Electrical Engineer
Ability to analyze complex electrical engineering design and testing issues
Experience reviewing and interpreting laboratory test procedures and reports
Ability to support and conduct audits of engineering test laboratories
Experience investigating complaints, tips, and leads related to appliance efficiency violations
Knowledge of state, federal, and industry energy standards
Ability to coordinate investigations with legal staff and partner agencies
Experience developing enforcement cases against non-compliant manufacturers or entities
Ability to conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, and suspected violators
Experience collecting, analyzing, and documenting technical evidence
Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive technical investigation reports
Experience analyzing engineering test data and regulatory standards
Ability to maintain accurate case files and evidence records
Experience briefing management and legal teams on findings and recommendations
Ability to provide technical expertise for administrative and judicial proceedings
Experience assisting attorneys with technical documentation and case preparation
Ability to testify as a technical expert when required
Company
California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located
Founded in 1974
501-1000 employees
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