| Location | Sacramento, CA |
| Salary | $80,630.59–$113,455.34 Per Year |
Assistant Electrical Engineer (Department of Utilities)
Salary
$80,630.59 - $113,455.34 Annually
Location
Sacramento, CA
Job Type
Full-Time Career
Job Number
011019-26-DOU-2
Department
Utilities
Division
Electrical Engineering
Opening Date
11/06/2026
Closing Date
12/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
THE POSITION
THIS POSTING IS FOR ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities (DOU) Electrical Engineering Division is seeking a motivated Assistant Electrical Engineer to join the team that plays a vital role in providing electrical engineering support for our drainage, water, and sewer capital improvement programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful, hands-on work that encompasses technical engineering design and project management. Engineers in the Electrical Engineering Division are directly involved in technical tasks such as the preparation of plans, specifications, and power system studies. Additionally, this position supports Capital Involvement Program (CIP) project delivery tasks which could include preparing project reports, budgets, estimates, providing project management, and working closely with Operations and Maintenance staff. The Electrical Engineering Division team develops well-rounded skills ensuring that staff gain valuable experience in both the design and implementation phases of infrastructure projects. Department of Utilities (DOU) is an excellent employer for those seeking a healthy work-life balance, offering a supportive environment where professional growth and personal well-being are both prioritized.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter and team player who can meet deadlines and learn on the job. They will have excellent customer service, communication skills, and can think critically to resolve work-related issues. Experience in electrical power distribution, industrial motor controls, and process automation and controls (e.g. PLCs, SCADA, and instrumentation) to support water, wastewater, and stormwater operations, as well as knowledge of the National Electrical Code and software tools such as AutoCAD, MS Project and MS Office suite, are highly desirable in the ideal candidate.
DEFINITION
The purpose of this position is to perform professional electrical engineering work in the planning, design, technical investigation, and construction of projects or implementation of environmental regulatory programs in the areas of traffic, transportation, water resources and structural engineering.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Assistant Electrical Engineer is a journey-level classification filled with multiple incumbents. Incumbents are responsible for performing moderately difficult professional engineering work in electrical engineering. Assignments are limited in scope and/or complexity, and incumbent applies or adjusts established processes and procedures to complete the tasks within defined guidelines. Assistant Electrical Engineers are typically considered to be in a continuing training status. This classification is distinguished from the next higher-level classification of Associate Electrical Engineer in that the latter has greater complexity of the assignments received, greater responsibility and accountability for the resulting work product, and is expected to perform duties with greater independence. Additionally, the Associate is registered as a Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer in the state of California.
Some positions in the Electrical Engineer classification series are flexibly staffed at the Junior, Assistant , and Associate levels. Appointment to the higher classification requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the classification and meet the qualification standards for the classification.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Direct supervision is provided by an Associate Engineer, or other higher-level personnel. Lead responsibilities may include the guidance and coordination of technical personnel or student trainees/interns.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the classification. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
Hiring Path 1: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in electrical engineering or closely related field.
Hiring Path 2: None
Experience:
Hiring Path 1: One (1) year of experience in professional electrical engineering work.
Hiring Path 2: Current employment as a Junior Engineer and one (1) year of experience in the classification of Junior Engineer with the City of Sacramento.
Substitution:
Additional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
OR
Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification may substitute for education.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
PROOF OF CERTIFICATION
Should certification and/or license be used to qualify for this position, then proof of said certification and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driver License:
The employee is not required to hold a driver's license but must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation through private or public transportation for attendance at off-site meetings, events, and trainings.
Certification:
None
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.
Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment.
Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
If you're requesting Veteran's credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran's credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate's eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Assistant Electrical Engineer examination.
Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.
Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? Thats right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicants eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf
Union Contracts:https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html
Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf
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APPLICATION: I understand my application must meet the minimum qualifications for consideration of employment with the City of Sacramento. The experience I list in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section of the employment application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement. A resume, responses to the supplemental questions requiring a narrative response, employment history listed elsewhere in the application or attachments will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section of the employment application. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Applicant Resources Page for the Employment Qualifications Guide: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment
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PROOF OF EDUCATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education or experience as listed in the substitution option to provide required knowledge, skills, and abilities. I understand proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment if I am using education to qualify for this position. Please refer to the City of Sacramentos Proof of Education Requirements (https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment) for information on accepted documentation.
03
EDUCATION CONFIRMATION: If I am using education to qualify for this position, I attest I possess or will possess the following level of education in electrical engineering or closely related field by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.
04
PROOF OF EIT CERTIFICATION: To qualify for this classification you may use education and/or experience; OR an Engineer-In-Training (EIT)certificate in the State of California as listed in the substitution option. Proof of possession of an EIT certificate in the State of California should be submitted with my application and will be required at the time of appointment I understand that if I am using an EIT certificate to qualify for this classification I must enter my EIT certificate number below. (If you do not have an EIT certificate, please enter "N/A". )
05
CERTIFICATION CONFIRMATION: I attest I possess or will possess an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification by time of appointment if I am selected for this position.
06
To be considered for employment opportunities at all the Engineering Levels including Assistant Electrical Engineer, Associate Electrical Engineer and Junior Engineer, I understand I must submit an application to each job posting.
07
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: The answers to the questions below will be reviewed by the hiring department along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing this Supplemental Questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation may negatively affect the hiring departments review of your Supplemental Questionnaire. I understand and agree to the above instructions.
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Describe at least two projects that demonstrate your experience and/or education in electrical distribution, motor controls, and/or instrumentation for industrial process control (such as Programmable Logic Controllers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, or field instruments), and clearly outline your role and responsibilities in each. Explain any technical challenges encountered, the actions you took to resolve them, and the outcomes achieved.
09
Describe your project experience, including your overall approach and the types of projects you have managed or supported. In your response, outline the methods you used to manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
10
Describe your knowledge and experience applying the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards such as: NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), if applicable. If you have relevant experience, include examples of how you have applied these codes and utility standards in the design of facilities and electrical distribution systems.
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION: The following questions are the Training and Experience (T&E) Examination. In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the T&E questions. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidates education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the T&E Exam questions should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. In accordance with the City of Sacramentos Racial and Gender Equity Action Plan (RGEAP), this examination contains non-binary names and pronouns. For additional information regarding the Citys RGEAP, please copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/Divisions/ode/workforce-equity-documents/Full-RGEAP.pdf I understand and agree to the above instructions.
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Select all the boxes that best describe the communication tasks related to engineering work that you have completed through your experience and/or education.
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Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education performing engineering computation and analysis.
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Select all the boxes that best describe the engineering calculations you have used in the administration of your job and/or education.
15
Select the one option that best describes your experience and/or education ensuring electrical safety, applying industrial standards, and complying with regulatory rules or requirements when completing an electrical project.
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Select all the boxes that best describe the software programs you are knowledgeable in and you have used in the administration of your job and/or education.
Required Question
Employer City of Sacramento
Address 915 I Street
Historic City Hall
Sacramento, California, 95814-2604
Phone (916) 808-5726