Senior Electrical Engineer

Overview Senior Electrical Engineer positions supervise and coordinate in the work of subordinates engaged in the design, review, and construction of proposed building and right-of-way electrical facility projects to ensure compliance with local, state, and national electrical ordinances, codes, and regulations; electrical asset management; research and determine the acceptability of new materials and methods of construction; attend meetings and make presentations; prepare information bulletins; develop and write applicable codes; prepare reports and correspondence; and perform other duties as assigned. Senior Electrical Engineer positions in the General Services Department review project design, permitting, and construction; plan and coordinate electrical infrastructure and clean energy projects; provide technical assistance; support ongoing collaboration with contractors, City departments, and other agencies; supervises and participates in the work of subordinates; and perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate the work of subordinates engaged in design, review, and construction of electrical facility projects to ensure compliance with applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations. Manage electrical assets and research new materials and construction methods for acceptability. Attend meetings, make presentations, prepare information bulletins, develop and write applicable codes, and prepare reports and correspondence. Support collaboration with contractors, City departments, and other agencies; provide technical assistance; and participate in project planning for electrical infrastructure and clean energy projects. Qualifications EXPERIENCE: Four years of full-time professional electrical engineering experience. REGISTRATION: Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer with the State of California. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire. HIGHLY DESIRABLE: Experience in the development of electrical designs and plan sets to support the deployment of clean energy technologies including electric vehicle charging equipment, solar photovoltaics, battery energy storage systems, microgrids, advanced lighting controls, and building automation systems. Possession of a valid LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Certification/Accreditation or equivalent. Possession of a valid certification as a Plan Examiner from International Code Council. Required Documents Proof of registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer with the State of California. For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. Application Instructions Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. Pre-Employment Requirements Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the FBI and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities. Rev. 5 - September 5, 2025 (New Recruitment Date) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17