Utilities Engineer

Job Code #:

JC-374863

Working Title:

Utilities Engineer

Classification:

UTILITIES ENGINEER

$5,995.00 - $11,230.00

Work Location:

San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Sacramento County

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Public Advocates Office/ Water Branch | SF Section #2:

The Public Advocates Office is the independent consumer advocate within the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The Public Advocates 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 Advocates Office represents residential and small business ratepayer interests in Commission 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.

Please visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov for more information on the Public Advocates Office.

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

The Water Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Utilities Engineer to join its SF Section #2 team.

Under supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor, the incumbent performs engineering analysis and develops advocacy recommendations in written and oral testimony on a broad range of water utility related matters such as utility ownership transfers, sales of utilities’ properties, conservation programs and rate design, district consolidations, affiliate transactions, cost of capital investment, water supply and quality issues, and groundwater contamination. The incumbent will also present findings, conclusions and recommendations in written testimony and testify orally as an expert witness in formal proceedings. The incumbent will also review, develop studies and make appropriate recommendations relating to operations and maintenance of water utilities and their facilities; such issues may include feasibility studies on plant additions, plant cost, plant depreciation, chemical use, sales of utility properties, and ground water pollution. In addition, the incumbent will prepare reports and assist the project leader in General Rate Case proceedings in reviewing the proposed application for deficiencies, drafting deficiency letters, identifying key issue areas, planning and organizing meetings, field investigations, publication and distribution of staff reports. The incumbent prepares reports and responses to sensitive and controversial inquiries related to water utility regulation. The incumbent reviews Class A utilities’ advice letters and, if necessary, files protests on issues that have potential adverse effects on utility ratepayers. The position requires an ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently under tight time schedules.

Special Requirements

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.

Please write your SOQ to address the following three questions:

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: