Principal Electric Distribution Engineer - City of Palo Alto, CA

Interviews and Assessments may occur  before the close date as qualified (journey Level) candidates apply 

Incumbents are responsible for providing advanced level technical project oversight of utilities electric engineering projects and supervising lower level utilities engineering staff. Incumbents provide complex technical guidance regarding high voltage electrical utility substation, distribution, and fiber optics to electric operations senior staff, contractors and consultants, including providing guidance on utility and construction safety.

This supervisory classification is at the highest professional electrical engineering level.  Incumbents perform management of City and consulting personnel in complex engineering work for an engineering function or section. Duties may include conducting and approving project initiation, preparing budgets, conducting annual and long term work planning, and developing and implementing engineering policies and procedures. Incumbents may represent the City in meetings with consultants, the public, and other agencies. This utility classification provides direct customer service for key customers.  Supervising responsibilities include performance evaluations, coaching, training and discipline. Incumbents assume the responsibility of the Engineering Manager during his/her absence.

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Agency: Utilities Department

Location: Utilities, 1007 Elwell Court, Palo Alto