Energy Senior Engineer (JC-493724) - Energy Division/ Electric Costs and Retail Choice Branch/Electric General Rate Case
California Public Utilities Commission
policy analysis
report writing
agency coordination
rate analysis
regulatory review
program oversight
Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.
The SUE will perform other work as necessary, such as writing and presenting reports, coordinating with other California organizations and agencies (e.g., the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board, California Independent System Operator), and responding to outside inquiries.
Under general direction of the Project and Program Supervisor, the Senior Utilities Engineer (SUE) will advise and assist high-level decision-makers such as Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management on electric general rate case proceedings that examine utility capital expenditure and annual operating costs forecasts. The SUE may act as a team leader and project coordinator of these general rate cases. The SUE will analyze utility general rate case and cost of capital applications, utility requests to securitize costs through issuance of bonds and non-bypassable fixed recovery charges, and other utility financing matters. The SUE will make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy and technical issues, and review utility costs and trends pertaining to electric utility operations. The SUE will also review and recommend action on "advice letter" requests from the utility in compliance with prior Commission orders, review and provide feedback on proposed legislative bills, and/or oversee implementation of programs that result from CPUC and legislative processes.
- Describe your ability to analyze policy and quantitative subjects, identify issues, summarize, and present recommendations and statistics.
pe license
project management
transcript
std 678
minimum qualifications
electronic application
Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.
- If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.
- Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.
- Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).
- Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors.
- Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.
- Describe your experience with project management, such as planning a project, setting and meeting deadlines, and managing multiple tasks.
- Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.
- Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
- Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Engineer License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
- Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678.
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Permanent, Full Time
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
- New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
- competitive applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
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