Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist)

California Public Utilities Commission
California Public Utilities Commission

Sacramento County, CA, USA

Posted on Jul 22, 2026

Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please Click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Under the general direction of a Program and Project Supervisor, the Senior Utilities Engineer (Specialist) [SUE(Spec)] is responsible for exercising Commission oversight of wildfire safety matters concerning electric and communication facilities including, but not limited to, wildfire safety regulations and guidelines, and enforcement of the requirements of applicable Commission General Orders and Decisions. The SUE(Spec) serves in a staff and sometimes in a lead capacity.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.