Electrical Engineer

Work Location: Chico, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time 40-hours per week, W-2 direct hire

Assignment Type: Permanent Placement

Salary: $109,000 to $169,000

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team and contribute to the planning, design, and project/construction management of electrical and controls systems for water facilities. This is an exciting opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects while applying your expertise in the National Electrical Code (NEC), electrical construction, and motor control center design.

Chico, California is known for its outdoor spaces, relaxing pace of life, and strong sense of community, with large cities nearby including Sacramento and the Bay Area.

This role is an opportunity for someone who wants to do purposeful work, build deep professional relationships, and contribute to water reliability that directly impacts local families and businesses. You’ll work on a wide range of electrical distribution and controls engineering projects, from planning and design through construction and commissioning. You’ll collaborate with consultants, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring safe and reliable electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction drawings and technical specifications for electrical design of above- and below-ground water system facilities.
• Perform advanced engineering calculations for low and medium voltage power distribution and motor control, including:
• Short circuit current calculations
• Arc Flash studies
• Voltage drop calculations
• Breaker coordination studies
• Prepare construction contracts, solicit and evaluate bids, and award contracts.
• Specify, develop bid packages, and procure major electrical equipment.
• Prepare RFPs and evaluate/select consultants or vendors.
• Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets effectively.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, agencies, and internal teams.
• Prepare data tables, graphs, cost estimates, justifications, and technical reports.
• Interpret and review engineering construction reports and drawings.
• Publish project-related documents for distribution to communities and government agencies.
• Use company financial systems to monitor and control project costs.
• Contribute to PUC rate case filings with cost estimates and project justifications.
• Support preparation of the annual capital budget.
• Provide construction management and shared field inspections at project sites.
• Deliver technical support for system operations and maintenance.
• Present project details to public agencies, special districts, and community groups.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Water, wastewater, or related process‑industry experience.
• Experience with electrical construction best practices, motor control center design, and consultant/contractor coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and AutoCAD.
• Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid California Driver License/ability to obtain valid California Driver License.
• Experience with planning, budgeting, and regulatory documentation is a plus.

Benefits

You will onboard directly with the water utility with our coordination, and join their engineers’ union. All benefits are provided by the water utility directly and include:

• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision healthcare packages
• 401K with match
• Paid PTO (vacation and sick time)
• Paid holidays

Why Apply?

This role is in Chico, California, and we invite local candidates and nationwide candidates to apply (relocation to Chico, California or nearby required).

This is an excellent opportunity to support one of California’s leading utilities on high-impact operational work. You will receive a stable role within the organization, and a comprehensive benefits and rewards package.

The work is meaningful, collaborative, and critical to utility operations and service reliability.

If you want to contribute to a mission-driven utility environment while advancing your engineering career, this role offers a strong pathway forward.