Senior Civil​/Electrical​/Mechanical Engineer; Distribution Engineering and Energy

Senior Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineer (Distribution Engineering and Energy)

Location: Oakland, CA
Salary: $ - $ annually
Job Type: Full-time
Department: Water Operations Dept
Job Number: 25-132
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: 1/2/2026 at 4:30 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada);
Tijuana

• Lead Distribution Engineering and Energy section
• Provide leadership and motivation to a professional staff of engineers, management analyst, and clerical support.
• Manage staff responsible for distribution engineering, wholesale and retail energy purchases, hydropower electricity sales and marketing, photovoltaic project planning, implementation, and management.
• Plan, develop, and implement water distribution, water quality, and energy efficiency projects.
• Analyze options and recommend strategies to optimize electric power generation and revenue.
• Manage hydroelectric power sales, Renewable Energy Credits, Resource Adequacy, and marketing program.
• Provide technical support for Wastewater’s biogas generation energy sales.
• Assign, plan, schedule, train, evaluate and supervise staff engineers, management analyst, administrative support staff, and consultants.
• Prepare critical periodic and special reports for regulatory agencies and other purposes.
• Monitor federal and state regulations concerning generation and sale of electric power.
• Coordinate section activities with other EBMUD sections and collaborate to provide timely and efficient water supply operations and hydropower generation consistent with EBMUD goals and objectives.
• Develop creative strategic plans to enhance operations.
• Respond to changing demands with flexibility and innovation.
• Manage and prioritize multiple competing interests with diplomacy and tact.
• Establish and implement performance and quality control standards.
• Support emergency response activities of the water system as a member of the Emergency Operations Team.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences including the Board of Directors.

• A bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering OR related curriculum accredited by ABET or a California Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate.
• Minimum of two years of engineering experience comparable to or higher than the EBMUD Associate Civil Engineer class (equivalent to six years of professional engineering experience, subsequent to obtaining degree).
• Registration as a Professional Civil or Electrical or Mechanical Engineer in the state of California.
• Physical capability to perform critical duties and willingness to work beyond normal hours; valid California driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Preferred: advanced degree in accredited engineering program or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of energy management and/or power sales; experience with renewable generation projects.

• Eligibility for annual merit-based bonus pay program.
• 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 7 days paid administrative leave; 13 days paid sick leave.
• Family health insurance options (Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid).
• Fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability insurance.
• EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS).
• $1,000/yr contributed to flexible spending account or cash.
• $145/mo. public transit subsidy.
• 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax‑deferred retirement plans;
  Roth 401(k).
• $5,000/yr tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

A flexible/hybrid work from home schedule may be available for some positions in this job classification.