Utilities Engineer (JC-515287) - Public Advocates Office/Energy Cost of Service & Natural Gas / Natural Gas

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-515287

Position #(s):

680-251-3518-001

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

Final Filing Date: 4/27/2026

Department Information

Public Advocates Office/Energy Cost of Service & Natural Gas / Natural Gas

The Public Advocates Office is the independent consumer advocate within the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The Public Advocates Office's mandate is to obtain the lowest possible rates for utility services consistent with reliable and safe service levels, and the state’s environmental goals.

The Public Advocates Office represents residential and small business ratepayer interests in Commission proceedings and processes (e.g. workshops, rulemakings, investigations, utility applications, hearings, advice letters, committee and stakeholder meetings, and other forums). These proceedings and processes set rates, rules, policies, and regulations.

Please visit www.publicadvocates.cpuc.ca.gov for more information on the Public Advocates Office.

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/

Job Description and Duties

The Energy Cost of Service and Natural Gas Branch within the Public Advocates Office is seeking a Utilities Engineer to join its Natural Gas Section. Under supervision of the Program and Project Supervisor, the incumbent will perform engineering analyses and develop advocacy recommendations in written and oral testimony or comments on a broad range of natural gas utility matters. These include gas system operations, infrastructure planning, safety-related engineering issues, and cost-of-service evaluations. A major component of the UE’s workload will involve the review of gas utilities infrastructure, operational risk, and safety-related engineering issues. The UE will be responsible for conducting detailed engineering assessments, system modeling, and operational assumptions. This work requires engineering judgment, quantitative evaluation of gas system reliability, and technical review of physical infrastructure proposals. The incumbent will also review, develop studies and make appropriate recommendations relating to capital costs, operations and maintenance of Natural Gas activities. In addition, the UE will, as needed, perform a wide variety of engineering assignments in connection with Natural Gas transmission, and distribution infrastructure projects. The incumbent may work on a General Rate Case proceeding on Natural Gas or other issues and will review the proposed application for deficiencies, drafting deficiency letters, identifying key issue areas, field investigations, publication and distribution of staff reports. The incumbent prepares reports and responses to sensitive and controversial inquiries related to Natural Gas issues. The position requires an ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently under tight time schedules.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

Prepare and submit a response for each question below. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

Please number your responses in the same order as the questions are listed, 1- 3. Do not consolidate your responses.

• Describe your experience conducting engineering, economic, financial and/or policy research and written reports.
• Describe your experience conveying complex information orally and with visual presentations to a wide variety of audiences.
• Describe your experience planning, organizing, and coordinating projects, either independently or as part of a team.

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