Energy Senior Engineer
Overview Energy Senior Engineer – Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) at the California Public Utilities Commission. Telework: Hybrid. Job Type: Permanent, Full Time. Working Title: Energy Senior Engineer. Classification: SENIOR UTILITIES ENGINEER (SPECIALIST). Commissioners, Judges, and Energy Division management) on electric general rate case proceedings that examine utility capital expenditure and annual operating costs forecasts.
Act as a team leader and project coordinator for general rate cases; analyze utility general rate case and cost of capital applications, and utility requests to securitize costs through issuance of bonds and non-bypassable fixed recovery charges; oversee other utility financing matters.
Make recommendations based on independent analysis of regulatory, policy, and technical issues; review utility costs and trends in electric utility operations.
Review and recommend action on “advice letter” requests from the utility in compliance with Commission orders; oversee implementation of programs that result from CPUC and legislative processes.
Perform other work as necessary, such as writing and presenting reports; California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board, California Independent System Operator); Application and Selection: Eligibility through STD 678; resumes are optional but the STD 678 and complete application materials are used to determine qualifications. If new to state service, follow the examination bulletin and application instructions. Prepare and submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) addressing questions about policy and quantitative analysis, project management, and collaboration with stakeholders. Application Procedures: electronic submissions are preferred for faster processing. The department will review applications and select the most qualified candidates for interviews.
Department Website:
Energy Division/ Electric Costs and Retail Choice Branch/Electric General Rate Case
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