Electrical Engineer Distribution Engineering – Power Enterprise – SFPUC (5241) (155779)

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

The Role

Overview

Design and analyze electric service interconnections and grid planning for SFPUC.

Key Responsibilities

  • load review
  • voltage evaluation
  • interconnection design
  • system modeling
  • power quality
  • compliance

Tasks

-Periodically review the aggregate load on the system and plan system improvements -Evaluate voltage levels, fault currents, and capacity constraints. -Provide technical assistance, operational guidance, and engineering support for the maintenance of existing City-owned and operated transmission and distribution systems and facilities; -Copies of Application Documents -Assure compliance with good utility practices and applicable codes and standards -Ensure connection proposals comply with national grid codes, utility requirements, and safety regulations. -Prepare analysis, planning and engineering design documents, cost estimates, and construction drawings for customer interconnection to the City-owned electric distribution system -Specify equipment and ensure it meets technical standards and safety codes. -Keep a record and track interconnection agreements (solar, grid, etc.) -Design and review the interface between the customer’s installation and the grid (e.g., substations, transformers, protection systems). -Create and maintain SFPUC’s electric system models -Perform power quality investigations. Conduct site assessments. Perform Field Inspections -Analyze whether the grid can accommodate a new connection (generation or load). -Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen -Perform engineering analysis of requested interconnections to SFPUC’s infrastructure

Requirements

  • scada
  • etap
  • skm
  • protection
  • renewables
  • customer service

What You Bring

-Working knowledge of -Proficient in Power system simulation tools -Protection systems, SCADA, and automation -Grid codes and interconnection standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, PG&E) -Provide good customer service. Be able to clearly communicate SFPUC’s grid requirements with internal and external stakeholders. -Experience in renewable interconnections -Power system analysis (load flow, fault level, stability) -Systems Analysis Inc (SKM Power*Tools for Windows), Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP), etc

Benefits

-ADA Accommodation

The Company

About San Francisco Public Utilities Commission

-It serves local retail water needs and supplies wholesale water to multiple Bay Area counties, supporting municipal buildings and transit systems. -It conducts large-scale infrastructure projects, such as pipeline construction, wastewater treatment modernization, and expanding the CleanPowerSF community-choice energy program. -It combines traditional utility planning with innovative pilot programs like stormwater retention and creek restoration to minimize runoff. -It uniquely integrates youth apprenticeships and workforce development across various trades, setting it apart from other utilities. -Its history is a testament to civic foresight, evolving from municipal takeovers of private water monopolies into a modern, sustainable public service provider.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Wastewater

Electric Power

Infrastructure

Energy

Government

Environmental Policy

Project Finance

Public Utility Management

Customer Service

Technology

Hydroelectric Power

Water Treatment

Water Transmission

Water Distribution

Sustainability

Strategic Planning

Community Benefits

Legislative Affairs

Emergency Planning

Real Estate

Health & Safety

Seismic Safety

Wholesale Services

Retail Services