Assistant Electric Utility Engineer

Assistant Electric Utility Engineer Salary =============================================

$145,678.08 - $185,797.44 Annually Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 11-26-230 Department: Electric Utility Opening Date: 01/29/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: 4 Weighting Plan: 100% Oral, Qualifying Written Description --------------------

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The Department: Silicon Valley Power (SVP) currently provides over 40 percent of Santa Clara's electricity from carbon-free renewable resources. In addition to using green energy from large-scale wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric projects outside of the area, SVP employs innovative ways to locally produce electricity by capturing and burning methane gas from a closed city landfill and using power from solar generating systems on city-owned garages and vacant, unusable land. It is the mission of SVP to be a progressive, service-oriented utility, offering reliable, competitively priced services for the benefit of Santa Clara and its customers. Being competitive in the marketplace with a continuous focus on customer service, SVP can provide economic value to the City of Santa Clara and its customers while maintaining low residential rates and offering competitive rates for all customers.

The Position: Under direct supervision, the Assistant Electric Utility Engineer performs a variety of entry-level professional electric utility engineering field and office work in Electric system planning, electric system design, construction and/or maintenance programs. SVP invites applications from dynamic and innovative qualified candidates for an entry-level engineering position. Assistant Electric utility engineer will be part of the engineering team to conduct design, establish standards and implement construction projects. Incumbents may be assigned to work in any division in the Electric Department reporting to a Principal, Senior Electric Utility Engineer, Electric Utility Engineer Division Manager, Assistant Director or Director.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions/departments, if a vacant position becomes available. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

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Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write "see resume, NA, or personnel file."). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and 2) Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Candidates that graduated in December 2025 or anticipate graduation in June 2026 are encouraged to apply. Proof of graduation will be required prior to any appointment in the position.

Application packets may be submitted online through the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This position is open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.

Minimum Qualifications ----------------------

### Education and Experience

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with: A Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering from a college or university that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
• Possession of a State of California Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) Certificate and at least 1 year of experience in electrical or mechanical engineering office and/or field work, and experience using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mathlab).
• Acceptable Substitution: None

### License/Certifications

• Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

### Desirable Qualifications

• Registration as an Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineer in the State of California.
• Experience using ESRI based Geographic Information System (GIS).

### Other Requirements

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
• May be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations.

Veteran's Preference Points ---------------------------

This position qualifies for Veteran's Preference Points. Applicants who have separated from service (Active Duty Status) must submit proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) with their application at time of filing or will be ineligible to have points added to their final score.

City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov.

Benefits Summary ----------------

### Overview for Bargaining Unit #4

Professional Engineers

This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara's benefits available to Bargaining Unit #4 employees in 2026. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager's Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change.

### Retirement

• Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly
• New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay
• Medicare and Social Security (FICA)
• Employee pays 6.20% up to $11,439 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay

### Health Insurance

• The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan
• Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis
• No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution
• To be eligible for the City's contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hours in the month prior to the month of coverage
• Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
• Employees hired on or after 1/1/2024 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptable proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month

### Dental Insurance

• Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory
• City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
• Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

### Vision Insurance

• Choice of two VSP plans
• City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
• Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

### Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

• City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee's VEBA account
• Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax)

### Life Insurance

• City pays for 1x annual salary up to $250,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage
• Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment
• Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children

### State Disability Insurance (SDI)

• Employee pays 1.3% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave)
• 7 day waiting period
• Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses
• Benefit is based on past earnings
• Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information

### Paid Family Leave (PFL)

• Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child
• No waiting period
• Weekly paid leave benefit
• Benefit is based on past earnings
• Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information

### Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance

• Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month
• City paid benefit
• City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings
• 60 calendar day waiting period
• Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment

### Deferred Compensation

• Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions
• Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules
• Additionally, the City contributes $330.00 a month toward the employee's 457(b) account
• This dollar amount will factor into the above mentioned IRS rules and limits

### Flexible Spending Account