Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer City of Anaheim, CaliforniaAnaheim, CAAnnual Salary: $141,736 – $212,604 DOE/DOQThis salary range is currently under review. Placement within the range will be based on qualifications and experience, with future advancement opportunities available up to the range maximum.The City of Anaheim, California, is seeking an experienced and collaborative Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the Construction Standards and Material Group within the Electric Services Division of Anaheim Public Utilities. This key engineering leadership role is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of electrical design and construction standards, managing an annual budget up to $15 million, and supervising junior and senior level technical staff. The Principal Electrical Engineer ensures safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of electric service across Anaheim through strong technical oversight, cross-departmental coordination, and forward-thinking solutions. This position plays a critical role in supporting major capital projects, system modernization, and infrastructure resiliency efforts that sustain one of California's most dynamic communities. The ideal candidate is a technically skilled and relationship-oriented leader with a background in high-voltage subtransmission and distribution design and construction standards, equipment evaluation, and specification development. To succeed, the ideal candidate would combine engineering expertise with strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities to drive innovation and excellence across Anaheim's electric utility. Power reliability, sustainability, and the future of Anaheim, apply today! View the full recruitment brochure here:

Created: 2026-03-04