Power Generation Electrical Engineer, Journey

Open Until Filled

Pollock Pines, CA, US,

Minimum Pay Rate:$

Maximum Pay Rate:$

Civil Service Status: Civil Service

• This position is being posted at both the journey and senior levels; however, only one hire will be made from these two postings. Candidates interested in both levels must apply separately to each posting.
• This position will be posted until a sufficient number of qualified applicants has been received but may close at any time after October 26, 2026.

SMUD, a community-owned, not-for-profit utility serving over 1.5 million customers in Sacramento, has provided reliable and affordable electricity for over 75 years. Hydroelectric power is an important part of our diverse energy portfolio.

We are seeking a journey-level Power Generation Electrical Engineer to support the design, analysis, and ongoing improvement of electrical systems at the Fresh Pond Maintenance Facility near Pollock Pines, California, about an hour east of Sacramento. This site supports the Upper American River Project with multiple powerhouses, reservoirs, dams, and infrastructure.

This position reports to our Fresh Pond maintenance facility near Pollock Pines, California. The facility is responsible for the maintenance and construction activities necessary to service 19 dams, nine powerhouses, reservoirs, interconnecting tunnels, penstocks, and support structures. The role involves managing a diverse range of projects related to SMUD's assets. Responsibilities encompass all aspects of engineering including project management, sizing and selection of key electrical equipment, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with electrical standards.

Candidates with some experience in power generation, equipment maintenance, and regulatory standards, who enjoy working outdoors and as part of a team, will find this position to be a rewarding opportunity to contribute to SMUD's ongoing energy mission.

Application Preparation:
As part of the application process, candidates will be required to answer one (1) question when submitting their application. Please be advised, "Refer to resume" responses will not be accepted

Under general supervision, performs responsibilities of minor to moderately complex electrical engineering core responsibilities, including problem resolution/project assignments, in the most efficient, safe and cost-effective manner, and that comply with regulatory requirements and restrictions.

There are four (4) levels in this job classification series that have similar job content but with progressively more challenging degrees and levels of skill, responsibility, knowledge, experience and qualification requirements:

Flex Classifications (that permit progression from lower-level classes to higher level classes without examination based upon assessment of an individual's experience and performance) within the series:

• Entry: Incumbent acquires knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the tasks associated within the series but are not yet demonstrating these at the Journey level.
• Journey: Incumbent is demonstrating the required skills and knowledge to independently perform the full scope of the job.

Non-Flex Classifications (that promote from lower-level classes to higher level classes and require an examination, such as an interview, based upon individual experience and performance) within the series:

• Senior: Advanced journey level resource who is responsible for advanced assignments, as dictated by the work needing to be performed; may act in a lead/supervisory capacity.
• Principal: Subject matter expert/lead/supervisory level and is responsible for leading the most advanced work, as dictated by the work needing to be performed.

Entry to Journey:
Incumbents at the entry level are required to successfully "progress" to the journey level within 60 months of appointment to remain within the job series.

Seniors and Principals must be hired through a promotional process and do not automatically progress from lower levels in the series.

• Conduct engineering design for electrical systems supporting modifications that enhance the reliability and efficiency of power generation assets, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, safety standards, and budget constraints.
• Develop detailed project documentation, including Design Change Notices (DCN) packages, and produce accurate as-built drawings based on field data;…