Electric Systems Designer

Description

The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department is seeking a professional to work as an Electric Systems Designer in the Transmission and Distribution Capital Projects Division. This position will be required to perform a variety of professional and technical duties involved in the design and construction of electrical utility transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems; and to prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates and work orders.

Candidates must possess experience in electric utility design and project management, with knowledge of transmission and distribution systems, engineering and construction requirements, applicable codes and standards, and effective oral and written communication skills.

• Developing electrical system layouts incorporating transformers, switches, capacitors, conductors, cables, poles, tie points, fault indicators, splices, street lights, and other electric utility equipment.

• Preparing complete design and construction packages, including drawings, work orders, specifications, material requirements, and supporting documentation.

• Designing underground electrical substructures, including conduit and duct bank alignments, conduit sizes and quantities, vaults, pull boxes, riser poles, equipment locations, vault configurations, and associated access requirements.

• Providing technical support during construction; coordinating with field personnel, responding to technical questions, resolving design and field conflicts, and preparing design revisions as required.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. To view the job description, please click HERE. 

• Design, prepare and initiate work orders including drawings and specifications for the installation of overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities for new substations, substation improvements, and telecommunications systems, protection relaying, automation projects, new circuits, and loads at commercial, industrial and residential developments.
• Investigate, analyze, and determine the most efficient and economical distribution and transmission routes; provide demand and consumption calculations; identify known underground facilities and utilities; consult with property owners and local, county and state representatives to obtain necessary easements and encroachment permits.
• Conduct field investigations to verify existing conditions; calculate existing and future requirements for electric consumption.
• Meet with engineers, planners, developers and outside utility agencies and organizations to determine distribution system layout; initiate contracts and prepare work plans; coordinate construction activities.
• Prepare work orders and drawings; compile material requirements; review project scope with field crews and answer questions during the construction of new systems.
• Review completed construction projects to verify quantities of materials and to ensure compliance with construction standards and guidelines; review and oversee the work of consultants.
• Plan, develop and initiate upgrade modifications and additions to electric utility transmission and distribution systems.
• Respond to inquiries and requests by utility customers, outside agencies and organizations, and other City departments and divisions.
• Perform related duties as required.

Supplemental Information

***** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION *****

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 5:00PM.  Applicants are encouraged to apply early.  Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills examination and oral interview.

The eligibility list established for this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating “See Resume” is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Experience and Education : Two (2) years of experience in the construction and/or design of electrical utility transmission and distribution systems supplemented by completion of the twelfth grade and college level course work or specialized training in electrical engineering or a related field
• An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying
• Knowledge of : Principles of electrical distribution and transmission system design
• techniques of project coordination for substation, SCADA, telecommunications, protection relaying or automation projects
• basic principles of electrical theory
• electric utility operation and construction practices
• field inspection procedures
• principles of mathematics used in engineering calculations
• office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• construction practices and materials
• pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
• Ability to : Plan, lay out and prepare work orders, cost estimates and work schedules
• prepare construction plans and reports
• design electrical transmission, distribution and street light systems
• coordinate substation improvement, SCADA, telecommunications, protection relaying or automation projects
• operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• License/Certification Required : Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for City of Anaheim is Steven Rosales.