Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) at California Public Utilities Commission in Sacramento, CA | USD11,437-14,315 | Kablio

Role

Description

Requirements

state exam

safety management

risk management

writing

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.
Describe your experience and abilities to understand safety and risk management.
Describe your experience and abilities to write clearly, persuasively, and concisely, including the ability to identify issues and recommend effective courses of action.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered.
standard in‑person interviews will be provided if conditions permit.

Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

Ensures fair pricing and environmental stewardship for essential utility services in California.
Regulates critical sectors including energy, water, telecommunications, and transportation across the state.
Manages California's vast energy grid and promotes renewable energy initiatives.
Monitors and enforces utility rates, consumer protections, and safety regulations, benefiting millions of Californians.
Involved in key initiatives to improve grid reliability and reduce environmental impact through sustainable policies.
Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to address urgent issues like wildfire prevention and water scarcity.
Oversees projects shaping the future of California’s transportation systems, including electric vehicle infrastructure.
Driving significant regulatory changes to transition the state toward a cleaner, greener future.

Culture + Values

Operating with transparency and accepting responsibility for their actions.
Striving to achieve exceptional performance by consistently delivering quality work in a timely manner.
Behaving in an open, honest, trustworthy manner, both professionally and personally.
Exchanging information, thoughts and concerns in an open, timely manner.
Cultivating a culture where they are stewards, safeguarding the resources entrusted to them with care.

Environment + Sustainability

2007 Emissions Standard

Carbon Emission Limits

Set a baseline for new baseload generation to meet specific emissions thresholds, contributing to California's broader climate goals.

2020 Residential Targets

Zero Net Energy Homes

Adopted a goal for all new residential buildings to achieve zero net energy consumption by 2020.

2030 Commercial Goals

Energy Efficiency in Business

Set a target for new commercial buildings to achieve zero net energy consumption by 2030.

2018 Adaptation Framework

Climate Change Strategy

Established a framework to safeguard utility services from climate-related impacts such as sea-level rise and extreme heat.

Designs and implements public policies that advance California’s environmental sustainability goals.
Committed to the health and safety of Californians and the preservation of the natural environment through stewardship.
Requires utilities to use RCP8.5 climate scenarios and designate climate-change teams reporting to senior executives, with mandatory board oversight.

Inclusion & Diversity

40 Years

Supplier Diversity Program

The program has been actively operating for four decades, promoting inclusion in procurement processes.

2019

Extended Certification

SB 255 extended certification to additional service providers, broadening the scope of the program.

Since 1984

Advocacy for Customers

The Office of Ratepayer Advocates has been embedded within the CPUC to support low-income and disabled customers.

Implements Supplier Diversity Program under GO 156 to include women‑, minority‑, LGBT‑, disabled‑veteran‑, and persons‑with‑disabilities‑owned business enterprises in procurement.
Supplier diversity clearinghouse verifies status; program has operated for ~40 years.
Under SB 255, extended certification to community choice aggregators, energy service providers, distributed energy resource contractors, and energy storage system companies.
Annual reports track procurement participation from women, minority, disabled‑veteran and LGBT‑owned business enterprises.
Office of Ratepayer Advocates advocates for low‑income and disabled customers in utility programs, embedded within CPUC since 1984.

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Company

Overview

Ensures fair pricing and environmental stewardship for essential utility services in California.
Regulates critical sectors including energy, water, telecommunications, and transportation across the state.
Manages California's vast energy grid and promotes renewable energy initiatives.
Monitors and enforces utility rates, consumer protections, and safety regulations, benefiting millions of Californians.
Involved in key initiatives to improve grid reliability and reduce environmental impact through sustainable policies.
Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to address urgent issues like wildfire prevention and water scarcity.
Oversees projects shaping the future of California’s transportation systems, including electric vehicle infrastructure.
Driving significant regulatory changes to transition the state toward a cleaner, greener future.

Culture + Values

Operating with transparency and accepting responsibility for their actions.
Striving to achieve exceptional performance by consistently delivering quality work in a timely manner.
Behaving in an open, honest, trustworthy manner, both professionally and personally.
Exchanging information, thoughts and concerns in an open, timely manner.
Cultivating a culture where they are stewards, safeguarding the resources entrusted to them with care.

Environment + Sustainability

2007 Emissions Standard

Carbon Emission Limits

Set a baseline for new baseload generation to meet specific emissions thresholds, contributing to California's broader climate goals.

2020 Residential Targets

Zero Net Energy Homes

Adopted a goal for all new residential buildings to achieve zero net energy consumption by 2020.

2030 Commercial Goals

Energy Efficiency in Business

Set a target for new commercial buildings to achieve zero net energy consumption by 2030.

2018 Adaptation Framework

Climate Change Strategy

Established a framework to safeguard utility services from climate-related impacts such as sea-level rise and extreme heat.

Designs and implements public policies that advance California’s environmental sustainability goals.
Committed to the health and safety of Californians and the preservation of the natural environment through stewardship.
Requires utilities to use RCP8.5 climate scenarios and designate climate-change teams reporting to senior executives, with mandatory board oversight.

Inclusion & Diversity

40 Years

Supplier Diversity Program

The program has been actively operating for four decades, promoting inclusion in procurement processes.

2019

Extended Certification

SB 255 extended certification to additional service providers, broadening the scope of the program.

Since 1984

Advocacy for Customers

The Office of Ratepayer Advocates has been embedded within the CPUC to support low-income and disabled customers.

Implements Supplier Diversity Program under GO 156 to include women‑, minority‑, LGBT‑, disabled‑veteran‑, and persons‑with‑disabilities‑owned business enterprises in procurement.
Supplier diversity clearinghouse verifies status; program has operated for ~40 years.
Under SB 255, extended certification to community choice aggregators, energy service providers, distributed energy resource contractors, and energy storage system companies.
Annual reports track procurement participation from women, minority, disabled‑veteran and LGBT‑owned business enterprises.
Office of Ratepayer Advocates advocates for low‑income and disabled customers in utility programs, embedded within CPUC since 1984.

Articles