Associate Power Engineer

Salary: $112,212.00 - $168,318.00 Annually
Location : City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00007
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 01/23/2026

Description
The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department is seeking a professional to work as an Associate Power Engineer for the Transmission and Distribution Capital Projects Division within the Customer Expansion work group. This position will be required to perform a variety of professional electrical engineering duties and responsibilities related to the planning, design, systems analysis, and project management of electrical utility transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems and to provide technical assistance to higher level engineering staff.

Ideal candidates must possess experience in the planning, design, and implementation of electric capital improvement projects, and fully understand the engineering, administration, and construction requirements of transmission and distribution systems.

Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. To view the complete job description, please click HERE.

• Meet with residents, engineers, planners, developers, and outside utility agencies and organizations to prepare preliminary and final plans, designs, cost estimates, schedules and specifications for construction projects for underground line extensions, industrial, commercial and residential expansion and underground and overhead street lighting system and conversion.
• Design construction plans for customer electrical panel & switchgear upgrades including transformers, switches, capacitors, cables, Utility poles, fault indicators, splices, and other electrical materials. Calculate transformer size, cable pulling, voltage drop, and other power requirements necessary to serve new electrical demand.
• Conduct a variety of engineering related studies, calculations, and analyses related to load projections, electric system improvement plans, system protection, and transmission and distribution system planning; organize and analyze data and information.
• Develop system models and simulations; prepare reports including assessments and alternative recommendations; review and comment on detailed technical plans and application of construction standards for capital improvement projects such as underground conversions, system reliability and system expansion.
• Assist in planning, prioritizing, assigning and reviewing the work of project staff; coordinate electrical engineering activities with other City departments, divisions, sections and outside agencies to minimize construction impacts to neighborhoods; evaluate joint trench opportunities with other agencies to improve cost savings among project participants.
• Review plans of consulting engineers and private contractors; make technical engineering decisions and establish technical criteria and standards. Prepare or review designs for related substructures on private property and along public roadways such as the alignment and quantity of conduits; locations and sizes of vaults and their end wall configurations; cable pull boxes; Utility poles; and identify easement / access requirements for Utility equipment.
• Survey and inspect project locations; analyze existing project documentation including maps, drawings and specifications; meet and confer with project staff.
• Review and analyze electrical system operations; recommend system improvements that enhance reliability and operational flexibility; conduct economic and cost/benefit studies and prepare reports.
• Initiate and monitor electric utility material requisitions; prepare requests for proposals, specifications and related documents; participate in the evaluation and selection of equipment. Analyze potential load requirements; prepare AutoCAD drawings for developers; coordinate and oversee the development of construction plans; determine material requirements and project fee schedules.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors, maintenance and operations; Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints from the general public and other City departments; make investigations regarding concerns; review complete project work orders to verify that initial inquiry has been resolved.
• Calculate the quantity, quality and cost of materials used for various projects; review engineering calculations of other City engineers or engineering consultants. Review Anaheim Public Works right-of-way & Anaheim Building improvement construction plan submittals for Electrical Utility construction conflicts per Electric Utility Rates, Rules, and Regulations.
• Assist in the construction inspection of assigned projects; ensure conformance with contract plans and specifications; make recommendations on the approval of progress payments and change orders.
• Develop and maintain engineering related databases; coordinate data transmission between engineering and other City divisions and departments.
• Prepare progress reports on projects under construction; maintain records of changes and field notes. Review construction projects for compliance with Utility construction standards and industry guidelines and compile As-built drawings for interface with City's Geographical Information System (GIS) and Records departments.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications
Experience and Education: Two (2) years of responsible professional electrical engineering experience supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electrical engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of electric power system engineering and project administration; techniques related to electrical system and load analysis and planning; controls engineering, telecommunications systems, load research, automated distribution and transmission planning; budget preparation and administration; electric utility transmission and distribution engineering design, construction and work methods; field inspection procedures; methods, materials and techniques used in the design and construction of a wide variety of electric utility projects; principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work; recent developments, current literature and sources of information regarding electrical engineering; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.

Ability to: Prepare plans and drawings neatly and accurately; make engineering design computations and check, design and prepare engineering plans and studies; conduct comprehensive engineering studies and prepare reports with recommendations; understand and interpret engineering construction plans, drawings, calculations, specifications, and contract documents; adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems; perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems; research, analyze and evaluate new techniques, methods and procedures related to computerized utility system monitoring and control software; interact and direct contractors and technical staff in testing and implementing systems and projects; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license AND possession of an Engineer In Training Certificate

Supplemental Information
***** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION *****

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills examination and oral interview.

The eligibility list established for this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time

For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com

RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.

Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.

To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates
01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information from external sources, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of professional electrical engineering experience as it relates to the area of transmission and distribution do you possess?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year, less than 2 years
• At least 2 years, less than 3 years
• At least 3 years, less than 4 years
• At least 4 years or more

03

Describe in detail your professional electrical engineering work experience. Please include in your response the employer name, years of experience and duties you performed. If none, type N/A.
04

Do you possess a State of California certification as an engineer? Please attach a copy of your certificate to your application. Failure to attach may result in disqualification.

• None
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
• Professional Engineer (PE)

05

What is the highest level of education that you have obtained?

• Did not complete high school or obtain GED
• Graduated high school or obtained GED
• Some college level coursework
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate degree

06

Do you possess experience in project management with knowledge of transmission and distribution engineering and design within the Public Right of Way?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered YES to question #6, please explain where and when you obtained this experience. If none, type "N/A".
08

Do you possess experience with Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered YES to question #8, please describe your experience working with CADD, including examples. If none, type N/A.
10

Do you currently possess a valid California driver's license?

• No, I am unable to obtain one.
• No, but I am able to obtain one by date of appointment.
• Yes, I possess a valid California driver's license

Required Question