Principal Power Plant Engineer​/Senior Power Plant Engineer

principal power plant engineer

looking for a dynamic individual interested in leading a team of engineers responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance and design of new systems for a small fleet of gas-fired combined and simple cycle plants.

join roseville electric as a principal power plant engineer

the city of roseville is currently accepting applications for the role of principal power plant engineer, of which there is one vacancy. Additionally, applications are being accepted for senior power plant engineer in order to establish an eligibility list for potential future vacancies. The city of roseville owns and operates its own full-service, vertically integrated electric utility, including two power plant sites.

this position is located at our roseville energy park (rep) combined cycle power plant. The principal power plant engineer will lead a team of three other engineers that support all the operations and maintenance activities necessary for our generation fleet. Currently, this fleet consists of a 2x1 combined cycle plant (two siemens sgt-800 gas turbines and one siemens sst-900 steam turbine), and 4 simple-cycle g.e. Tm2500 gas turbines.

Two of these units are collocated at the rep, with the other two at a remote site just outside of city limits. In addition to the o&m support activities, the engineering team is responsible for the design and construction of capital upgrades to these facilities to improve efficiency, replace end-of-life systems and increase flexibility in the dynamic power supply market.

Upcoming capital improvement projects include scr replacements, evaporative cooling additions, gas compression additions, major zero liquid discharge system improvements, and control system upgrades.

the normal work schedule is monday through friday, occasional evening and weekend work may be required. A flex schedule may be available.

this position is open until filled.

initial cut-off wednesday, september 23, 2026, at 11:59pm (applications after this will continue to be reviewed on a weekly basis)

the city of roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.

• $15,286 - $20,485 month/salary (principal power plant engineer)
• health and welfare benefits, with city contributions of up to $2,490 per month
• competitive vacation and sick leave programs
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays
• up to 100 hours of management leave in addition to vacation time
• opportunities to learn and promote
• a top-notch team and more!

experience:

• three years of responsible professional engineering experience similar to that of a power plant engineer ii with the city of roseville.

and

training:

• a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or a related field.

license or certificate

• possession of a valid california driver’s license by date of appointment.
• possession of a certificate of registration as a professional engineer by date of appointment.
• california registration is desirable, but not required.

experience:

• two years of responsible professional engineering experience similar to that of a senior power plant engineer with the city of roseville.

and

training:

• a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in mechanical engineering or a related field.

license or certificate

• possession of a valid california driver’s license by date of appointment.
• possession of a certificate of registration as a professional engineer by date of appointment.
• california registration is desirable, but not required.

all employment applications must be submitted online at the city of roseville career pages only.

per city of roseville practice, applicants are permitted to submit an employment application for a specific recruitment no more than once within any 90-day period.

detailed information on the city of roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the frequently asked questions page.