Electrical Engineer - Assistant/Associate/Senior (Power Operations)

Description

The Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting to fill one full-time regular position in the Power Operations Department, Electric Resources Division to perform professional electrical engineering work related to the planning and operations of generation, transmission, distribution, substation facilities, and renewable projects; to perform a variety of technical engineering studies. The position will be filled at the appropriate level based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.

Duties at the Senior level may include organizing, assigning and reviewing the work of assigned personnel engaged in professional and technical electrical engineering activities related to the planning and operations of generation, transmission, distribution, substation facilities, and renewable projects; to perform duties requiring specialized knowledge; and to provide administrative support to assigned supervisor.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Assistant/Associate Engineer

Senior Engineer

Typical Qualifications

Assistant Engineer

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One year of professional electrical engineering experience related to the operation of District electric systems is desirable.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

License and Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license. Must obtain NERC certification as required for a Transmission Operator as defined by NERC within six months of start date and maintain thereafter.

Associate Engineer

Experience: Three years of responsible experience similar to Assistant Engineer (Electrical) with the District.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

In addition to the qualifications for the Assistant Engineer:

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

License and Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license. Possession of a valid Engineer-In-Training Certificate. Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer highly desirable. Must obtain NERC certification as required for a Transmission Operator as defined by NERC within six months of start date and maintain thereafter.

Senior Engineer

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three years of responsible journey experience similar to Associate Electrical Engineer with the District.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

License and Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license. Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer in California. Must obtain NERC certification as required for a Transmission Operator as defined by NERC within six months of start date and maintain thereafter.

Supplemental Information

Qualified applicants must submit a completed District application. APPLY IMMEDIATELY. Application screening will begin or of after July 2, 2025. Applications received after this date are not guaranteed consideration.

Applications will be reviewed on a comparative basis and only those most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will consist of an overall assessment of the individual's skills through (1) oral interview; (2) review of personnel file and (3) contacting of references to include current and former supervisors. The applicant must perform successfully in each phase of the recruitment in order to continue in the selection process.

Applicants requiring necessary accommodations to the application process may contact Human Resources at (209) 526-7341. California Relay Service is available at (800) 735-2922 voice and (800) 735-2929 TDD.

The Modesto Irrigation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.