The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department is currently hiring for a Principal Electrical Engineer in the Electric Standards, Materials & Telecommunications Engineering division. The Principal Electrical Engineer will supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing electrical engineering services for an assigned section; to ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and to perform the most technical and complex electrical engineering tasks.

• Develop/update technical specifications for electric utility material and equipment.
• Team-building ability to work effectively with APU’s electric operations, field crews, engineering, inspectors, warehouse, vendors and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively with counterparts at other electric utilities on common transmission & distribution issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Stay up to date with new technology, material and equipment, and applicable codes, rules and regulations, and construction practices/standards.
• Advise the staff and senior management on material and equipment issues of significance impacting electric utility projects and operations.
• Investigate high voltage equipment and material deficiencies and failures.

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing electrical engineering services for an assigned section including transmission and distribution systems and telecommunication networks.

• Participate in the development and implementation of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.

• Participate in the selection of electrical engineering staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.

• Manage the preparation of consultant services agreements, requests for proposals, and related contract documents; evaluate and participate in the selection of outside consultants; negotiate contract agreements; manage the activities of selected consultants.

• Participate in the preparation and administration of an assigned program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.

• Perform the most technical and complex engineering tasks of the work unit.

• Answer questions, make presentations, and provide information and recommendations to the public, the City Council, the Public Utilities Board, and various committees; investigate customer complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Perform related duties as required.

When assigned to Capital Projects:

• Manage complex projects for planning, designing and construction; prepare construction contract bid proposals, specifications and related contract documents; evaluate and participate in the selection of contractors; provide technical consultation for selected contractors.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing electrical engineering services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Develop and implement multiyear plans; direct and participate in the planning of assigned capital improvement projects.
• Coordinate the acquisition of public right of ways with real property staff for electrical engineering projects.

When Assigned to Standards & Material:

• Participate in the acquisition of electrical equipment and electrical systems; prepare specifications and purchase requisitions; evaluate proposals and prepare award recommendations; manage the development of construction standards.
• Create, review, and approve electrical engineering and design standards for department projects and activities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and requirements.
• Maintain records concerning operations and programs; prepare technical reports and studies on operations and activities.
• Coordinate activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to assigned higher management staff; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of electrical engineering; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION 

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 5:00PM.  Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. 

The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment and oral interview. 

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.  Stating “See Resume” is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.  

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).  The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application.  Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Experience and Education: Four (4) years of responsible professional electrical engineering experience including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in electrical engineering or a related engineering field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.