California Public Utilities Commission · 1 day ago
Senior Energy Utilities Engineer
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$11,437/mo - $14,315/moThe California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is leading efforts to achieve a 100 percent clean energy future by 2045. The Senior Energy Utilities Engineer will support the Integrated Resource Planning Transmission & Interconnection section by leading projects related to integrated resource planning and transmission development issues.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Lead investigation and research of technologies that best enable swift evolution of the electric grid to meet California’s energy goals
Analyze data to determine if policy objectives have been met
Make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy, and technical issues
Work to develop and refine parts of a complex regulatory proceeding in a team environment
Develop creative solutions to electric sector planning and procurement problems, while taking into consideration the market and policy implications
Contribute to the inputs, methodology, and analysis of results of energy modeling
Develop tools and solutions for the CPUC’s policy-setting rulemakings via a wide range of work products
Manage a contract with consultants that provide technical support to the IRP process
Coordinate with analysts in other Energy Division sections and branches on policy, generation, and transmission-related issues
Represent the Division in various high-profile settings
Collaborate with other state organizations and agencies e.g., California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and California Energy Commission (CEC) to help achieve statewide clean energy goals
Organize and facilitate workshops and/or stakeholder meetings
Review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills and respond to inquiries from the public and legislative staff
Qualification
Required
Professional Engineer License
Experience related to public utilities and/or transportation in the areas of engineering, economics, finance, or policy
Ability managing complex technical projects
Ability in conducting technical engineering research and analyses of complex issues involving electricity generation and/or transmission facilities, and electric grid and resource planning issues
Understanding of California's climate change and energy resource planning goals
Company
California Public Utilities Commission
California Public Utilities Commission empowers California through access to safe, clean, and utility services and infrastructure.
Founded in 1911
1001-5000 employees
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