Journeyman Industrial Electrician - Water Quality Control Plant (Electrician)

Journeyman Industrial Electrician - Water Quality Control Plant (Electrician)

Salary

$119,953.60 - $146,702.40 Annually

Location

Water Quality Control Plant, 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

202501136

Department

Public Works Department

Opening Date

10/26/2026

Closing Date

11/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

The City of Palo Alto is seeking a skilled, journey-level Electrician to join the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP), where your expertise will help support critical infrastructure that protects public health and the environment. This is an exciting opportunity to perform complex electrical work in an essential, mission-driven operation while contributing to reliable, sustainable services.

Under general supervision, installs, services and maintains all types of electrical systems which includes, but is not limited to, SCADA system, instrumentation systems, motor control centers, machine controls, and chemical feed systems. Provides basic instruction and training and performs other related duties as assigned. Positions may be assigned to perform tasks in the following, but are not limited to, SCADA system, instrumentation systems, and WQCP.

To learn more about the mission of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP), please click HERE.

Work schedule may involve being available to be on-call, work weekends, holidays and extended shifts in emergency situations.

City of Palo Alto Benefits

Learn more about some of the great benefits the city offers:

Commuter Benefits

Childcare Benefits

Parental Leave Benefits

Health Benefits

Retirement Benefits

More than one position(s) may be filled from this posting.

Essential Duties

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Installs conduit, transformers, conductors, switchboard, and equipment necessary to make additional extensions or alterations in electrical installations for power, motors.
• Services repairs, and maintains lighting and power systems, pumps, motors and other various electrical apparatus.
• Tests, locates, and repairs malfunctions in electrical circuits.
• Services and maintains solid state and electrical mechanical components such as RTUs, instrumentation components, installation of conduit, boxes and cable, lighting, power systems and other various apparatus.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electric control panels, MCCs, PLCs, VFDs, soft starters, motors, loop-controllers, electric valve controllers/positioners, hazardous chemical feed and monitoring systems, flow metering systems, SCADA computers, network hardware, and video surveillance systems.

For full job description, please click HERE.

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• Experience with troubleshooting electrical circuits.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Previous experience working in a wastewater treatment facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade

and

• Completion of an accredited electrician apprentice program, or (depending upon position), Associate of Science degree in electronics or equivalent experience.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Drivers License
• May be required to work on standby and/or overtime in emergency situations

When assigned to WQCP:

• Ability to work under the conditions of a wastewater treatment plant environment and work safely around hazardous chemicals, confined spaces, electricity and water
• Ability to pass an annual physical certifying incumbent to work in a self-contained breathing apparatus and must maintain a face seal while using the self-contained breathing equipment.

When assigned to traffic signal maintenance and repair:

• Possession of an IMSA Level II Traffic Signal Electrician Certificate or approved equivalent is desirable.

Supplemental Information

The Selection Process:

• Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email. Governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates.

• The screening process for this position may include written exams, panel interviews and practical assessments preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

• Interview(s) and assessment(s) may be tentatively scheduled as soon as during the week of November 16th. Dates subject to change as needed.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGovs Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU).

Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

See our Benefits at a Glance Booklet for more details.

Learn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking HERE.

01

Are you available to be on-call, work weekends, holidays and extended shifts in emergency situations?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following do you possess:

• Completion of an accredited electrician apprentice program
• Associate of Science degree in electronics
• Equivalent experience

03

Which of the following best describes your experience with SCADA systems, PLCs, or process instrumentation?

• No experience
• Basic familiarity (assisted or observed work)
• Hands-on experience with maintenance and troubleshooting
• Advanced experience including programming, configuration, and system integration

04

Which safety practices are you experienced with when working in environments involving electricity, water, and hazardous chemicals?

• General electrical safety only
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• LOTO and confined space entry
• LOTO, confined space entry, and use of SCBA or similar protective equipment

05

In 5 sentences or less, briefly describe your experience troubleshooting electrical systems such as MCCs, motors, or power distribution equipment. Include tools or methods used.

Required Question

Employer City of Palo Alto

Address 250 Hamilton Ave

Palo Alto, California, 94301

Phone (650) 329-2376

Website https://www.paloalto.gov/Home