SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Compliance Analysis Senior Technical Lead California Energy Commission

JC-521260

- Compliance Analysis Senior Technical Lead

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

$11,427.00 - $14,298.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

7/2/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Pending DOF Approval. This position is Limited Term (12 months); it may become permanent, be extended up to 24 months, or be cancelled at any time. Under general direction of the Program and Project Supervisor of the Compliance Analysis Unit, in the Standards Compliance Branch of the Efficiency Division, the incumbent will perform the more difficult work related to assignments in connection with mechanical engineering design, drafting, and inspection work; and other related work in the fields of compliance and enforcement of the Energy Code. The Standards Compliance Branch has primary responsibility of promoting compliance with the substantive and procedural requirements relating to the Building Energy Efficiency Standards. In addition, the incumbent represents the division and the California Energy Commission (CEC) before various state, federal, and local energy agencies and regional, national, professional, and governmental bodies which significantly influence the state's energy policies with respect to Standards Compliance Branch activities. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert on policy, technology, market, and strategic issues as directed; and plays a primary role in coordination and collaboration with other state, federal, and local agencies, as well as other interested stakeholders and the public. Minimum Qualifications (MQs): The MQs for this classification can be found at CalHR. The documents you submit in your application package must highlight how you meet the MQs. If the MQs are not met, you will not be considered for this position.

Education Information:

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please provide your unofficial transcripts. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide evaluated transcripts. The transcript evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. Official transcripts and official foreign degree transcripts will be required prior to appointment. If you are not using education to qualify for this classification, you do not need to submit transcripts. To bypass the required document, select Choose/Upload and select Bypass File. Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey at CEC Recruitment Survey. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions The CEC supports a hybrid workplace model with office-based and remote-centered workers. Limited in-person attendance and occasional travel may be required based on the needs of the division. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to successful performance. This position is remote-centered, which means the incumbent works 50 percent or more of their time from an alternate work location. Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be located in California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-521260

Position #(s): 535-450-3579-950

Working Title:

Compliance Analysis Senior Technical Lead

Classification:

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER

$11,427.00 - $14,298.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Department Information The CEC was established by the Legislature in 1974 to address energy challenges facing the state. Today, the CEC is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency and is leading the state to a 100% clean energy future. Serving all Californians, the CEC embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion, and has taken an active and meaningful role in creating an environment that enables each employee to thrive. The CEC operates under the umbrella of the California Natural Resources Agency and shares offices with the agency in a LEED Platinum Certified Building in downtown Sacramento. The California Energy Commission seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer in the Standards Compliance Branch. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting career in clean energy and are passionate about renewable, efficient, and reliable energy that addresses climate change, join our diverse team of global energy leaders! The California Energy Commission plays a lead role in creating the energy system of the future, not just in California, but globally. This position is open to interested applicants who qualify. This can be a multi-step process. To be eligible to be hired: 1) Create an online CalCareers account. For a tutorial on the state application process, visit California State Hiring Process Instructional Video Series - YouTube or contact Careers@energy.ca.gov. 2) Complete and pass the SME exam to be eligible to be hired for available positions. See information on Energy Commission Assessments and Exams. 3) To apply for this position, submit an application package through your CalCareers account. An application package must include all items under the "Required Application Package Documents" section. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a State Examination and Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications must include "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), time base (full-time/part-time/number of hours per week/month), and applicable civil service classifications. State employees are subjected to a temporary reduction in pay in exchange of 2025 Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific reduction rate and hours were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit agreement.

Department Website:

https://www.energy.ca.gov/ Special Requirements You must include the following if you are applying by mail or in person: 1) How you are eligible (list eligibility, transfer within state service, reinstatement, SROA/surplus, etc.) in the Explanations box on the first page of the

STD. 678. 2

) The Job Control number 521260 and the title of the position you are applying for in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) box on the first page of the

STD. 678. 3

) Request for Personnel Action Number 450-284 in the Explanations box of the

STD. 678. 4

) Your original signature at the bottom of the first page of the

STD. 678. 5

) Include unofficial school transcripts with your application package if the position you are applying for has an educational requirement. You may be required to provide official transcripts if hired. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

7/2/2026