Utilities Engineer (JC-521014) - Public Advocates Office/ Safety Branch/ Financial Impacts

Position Details

Job Code #:JC-521014
Position #(s):680-257-3518-XXX
Working Title: Utilities Engineer
Classification: UTILITIES ENGINEER
Salary Range:$6,488.00 - $12,152.00
Effective Date:July 1, 2025
Department Information:
The Public Advocate's Office is the independent consumer advocate at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
The Public Advocate's Office's mandate is to obtain the lowest possible rates for utility services consistent with reliable and safe service levels and the state’s environmental goals.
The Public Advocate's Office represents residential and small business ratepayer interests in Commission policy-making proceedings and processes (e.g. workshops, rulemakings, investigations, utility applications, hearings, advice letters, committee and stakeholder meetings, and other forums).
These proceedings and processes set rates, rules, policies, and regulations.
Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

Duties

Apply your leadership, technical, and analytical skills to promote utility safety and protect Californians. Help advocate to ensure that electric and gas customers receive safe and reliable service. You will also apply your technical abilities and experience to assess long term gas planning including gas retirement pilot programs.

Special Requirements

We are looking for candidates with the initiative and desire to make a difference in protecting Californians from the health, safety, and economic consequences of catastrophic events initiated by failures from aging utility infrastructure. Join our team!

Qualifications

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 7/10/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).

Questions

Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.