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The ideal candidates will have electric utility engineering experience; excellent project management skills; strong oral and written communication skills; experience working in a team environment on major construction projects.\nFor the Engineering Division:\nThis position will lead substation engineering and standards development that support the mission of the Utility. This individual should be an experienced, self-starter who can thrive in both an autonomous and team environment. This position requires hands-on working knowledge of substation design and construction, and standards development. A working knowledge of protection and control systems, communication systems, project management, and Compliance is desirable. The candidate should have extensive knowledge of substation engineering concepts, principles, and practices to resolve complex problems with only general direction. This position supports day-to-day utility operations and Compliance.\nFor System Expansion Division\nThis position will support System Expansion Capital Projects and have the opportunity to work on complex and exciting large capital system expansion improvement projects in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. This position will be working on four large system expansion projects moving forward to bid and construction, totaling an estimated cost of $440 million. This position requires hands-on work during construction of 3 receiving station projects and one 2.25-mile 115kV transmission line project. The position may also assist with outage management, construction and contracts management, material procurement and tracking, and easement acquisition. As such, the ideal candidate will have large substation or receiving station project experience and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. The candidate will show proven problem-solving skills and excellent communication.\nThe Department\n As a community owned, not for profit municipal electric utility, Silicon Valley Power (SVP) has provided dependable electric service for over 125 years. SVP is the only full service, vertically integrated publicly owned utility in Silicon Valley owning generation, transmission and distribution assets. As a Public Electric Utility, Santa Clara’s Silicon Valley Power is not driven by profits, as reflected in its significantly lower utility rates when compared to other private sector utilities. Silicon Valley Power is community and policy driven, which is reflected in the many green policies that it promotes, reduced rates and its strategic plan. Silicon Valley Power is one of few public electric utilities in California with an upward trajectory of growth.\nToday, SVP owns, operates and participates in more than 1,200 MW of electric generating resources and serves a peak load of approximately 700 MW. SVP's expansion plan will double our system capacity over the next ten years. This includes over 30 strategic initiatives in four distinct areas: Utility Performance Excellence, Customer Engagement and Satisfaction, Progress and Innovation Focus, and Community and Environmental Stewardship. High-profile customers include large corporations such as Intel, Applied Materials, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and NVIDIA.\nIncumbents in these positions may be assigned to work in the operations, generation, transmission, planning, distribution, or substation groups of the Electric Utility Department as the need is determined.\nAdditional Information:\nApplications 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 Resume and completed supplemental questionnaire. Cover letters are encouraged. Incomplete applications will not be considered.\nApplication packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov . This position is continuous: If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the position is closed. Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis.\nTHIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. 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. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. \nThe annual salary range for this position is $213,927.24 - $272,964.60 . This position will be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. \nMinimum Qualifications\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE \nGraduation from an accredited college or university with: a) Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and three (3) years experience in electric utility engineering work or b) a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and four (4) years experience doing electric utility engineering work or ten (10) years experience doing electric utility engineering work and satisfactory completion of a qualifying written examination. A Master's Degree in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering from an accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience (proof of receipt of an Engineer In Training certificate may be substituted for the qualifying written examination). Candidates from a non accredited college or university must demonstrate equivalency. Registration as a professional electrical, mechanical or civil engineer in the State of California may be substituted for accreditation equivalency.\nLICENSE \nPossession of a valid California Driver's license.\nSPECIAL CONDITIONS \nMay work unusual hours in emergency situations, or while acting as duty supervisor outside regular working hours, or at other than regular job site.\nSCOPE OF EXAMINATION FOR QUALIFYING EXAMINATION (if necessary) Fundamentals of engineering and science. Mathematics including algebra, geometry, complex numbers, trigonometry, calculus; electrical theory (alternating and direct current), statics, dynamics, thermodynamics and economic analysis.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nFollow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.\nCandidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.\nFederal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.\nPERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.\nThe 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  .\nCity of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #4\nProfessional Engineers\nThis 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.\nRetirement:\nMembership 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\nNew Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay\n\nMedicare and Social Security (FICA)Employee pays 6.20% up to $11,439 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay\n\n 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\nEmployees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis\nNo cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution\nTo 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\nCoverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire\nEmployees 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. Contact Human Resources for more details\nDental Insurance:Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory\nCity pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee\nCoverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire\nVision Insurance:Choice of two VSP plans\nCity pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee\nCoverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire\n Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA):City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account \nAccount funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax)\nLife Insurance:City pays for 1x annual salary up to $250,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage \nCoverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment\nAdditional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children\n State Disability Insurance (SDI):Employee pays 1.3% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave)\n7 day waiting period. 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