UTILITIES ENGINEER

Utilities Engineer Public Utilities Commission

JC-516666

- Utilities Engineer

UTILITIES ENGINEER

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 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:

5/29/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) 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 supervision of the Senior Utilities Engineer (Supervisor), the engineer will conduct standard inspections, including review of written operations and maintenance plans, emergency response procedures, damage prevention programs, public awareness programs, operator qualification programs, and integrity management programs of jurisdictional gas operators, to ensure that the plans and procedures are developed and implemented in accordance with state and federal gas safety regulations. In addition, the engineer will conduct investigations of gas incidents and review gas operator's gas safety practices to determine cause(s) of the incident and probable violation(s) of state and federal regulations. The engineer will conduct inspections of gas transmission and distribution facilities including, but not limited to, review of the written construction procedures, welding and joining procedures, and operator qualifications to ensure compliance with state and federal gas safety regulations. Incumbent will be required to report for in-office training and meetings for job-related work and professional growth at the designated CPUC office daily except when on state business travel or holidays. This in-office training and meetings is expected to last for six months to a one year" in the Job Control and/or Expectations Memo outlining the probationary training requirement. Additionally, incumbent will be required to travel on a frequent basis including overnight stays and on occasions, required to work unusual hours on short notice. Occasionally, incumbent will be required to travel out of state to attend week-long training or conferences conducted by other gas regulatory agencies. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Must possess a valid California driver's license, Class C. This position requires travel. This position is home-based. Los Angeles will be considered your office location should you need to report to the office. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

UTILITIES ENGINEER

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

JC-516666

Position #(s): 680-435-3518-019

Working Title:

Utilities Engineer

Classification:

UTILITIES ENGINEER

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 Effective July 1, 2025, CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386.

PLP 2025

temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR's Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page. 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:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Safety and Enforcement Division/ Gas Safety and Reliability Branch South -

Field Base:

Department Website:

http://www.cpuc.ca.gov Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org Employment information on the STD 678 state application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. 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:

5/29/2026