NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Associate Power Engineer
City of Anaheim, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$112K/yr - $168K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Anaheim's Public Utilities Department is seeking an Associate Power Engineer to work within the Transmission and Distribution Capital Projects Division. The role involves performing professional electrical engineering duties related to planning, design, systems analysis, and project management of electrical utility systems, while providing technical assistance to higher-level engineering staff.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license
Possession of an Engineer In Training Certificate
Knowledge of principles and practices of electric power system engineering and project administration
Knowledge of techniques related to electrical system and load analysis and planning
Knowledge of controls engineering, telecommunications systems, load research, automated distribution and transmission planning
Knowledge of budget preparation and administration
Knowledge of electric utility transmission and distribution engineering design, construction and work methods
Knowledge of field inspection procedures
Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of electric utility projects
Knowledge of principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work
Knowledge of recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding electrical engineering
Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations
Ability to prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately
Ability to make engineering design computations and check, design and prepare engineering plans and studies
Ability to conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with recommendations
Ability to understand and interpret engineering construction plans, drawings, calculations, specifications, and contract documents
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems
Ability to research, analyze and evaluate new techniques, methods and procedures related to computerized utility system monitoring and control software
Ability to interact and direct contractors and technical staff in testing and implementing systems and projects
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Variety of voluntary benefits
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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