NEOGOV · 13 hours ago
Electrical Engineer - Senior
Modesto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $192K/yr
3+ years expThe Modesto Irrigation District is currently recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to oversee the planning, design, and construction of transmission and distribution facilities. The role involves leading and mentoring technical staff, conducting complex engineering analyses, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Plan, prioritize, and review the work of staff assigned to a variety of professional electrical engineering tasks associated with the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of District transmission and distribution facilities
Develop schedules and methods to accomplish assignments ensuring work is completed in a timely and efficient manner
Exercise indirect and/or direct supervision over assigned professional and technical personnel
Participate in evaluating the activities of staff, recommending improvements and modifications
Provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies
Perform detailed and complex analysis of the District's transmission, subtransmission, distribution networks, and generation facilities, and provide power flow studies and recommendations related to the operation of the system
Work with outside utilities and the District's balancing authority to accurately build and supply an updated transmission system model with approved forecasted peak loads
Perform system import limit studies in compliance with NERC/WECC criteria; develop special protection systems to support import limits
Develop the District's Transmission and Distribution 5 - Year Plan and updates to the Plan; assist with determining if new capital projects are needed to meet loading requirements for the District's distribution system electrical system elements
Perform a variety of studies on the District's transmission, substation, generation, and distribution systems; design and specify equipment and settings
Review NERC standards; prepare responses to Compliance Questionnaires and Reliability Standard Audit Worksheets as per NERC standards. Perform duties and responsibilities of Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned area(s)
Plan, design and oversee the construction of District generation facilities and/or upgrades to existing facilities
Provide engineering support to other departments and divisions, as necessary
Perform and support a variety of interconnection studies with outside utilities; evaluate the effect of new projects on the District's system
Prepare complex engineering studies and reports; prepare a variety of technical reports, documents, and correspondence; prepare technical specifications; oversee and participate in the preparation and revision of design and construction standards
Perform the most difficult work related to the management of electrical engineering projects related to the District's generation, transmission, distribution and substation facilities
Represent the District in meetings with regulatory agencies, Joint Power Agencies, and the public regarding District projects
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Possession of a valid California driver's license
Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer
Three years of responsible journey experience similar to Associate Electrical Engineer with the District
Experience exercising direct or indirect supervision over professional/technical staff
Benefits
Excellent paid benefits
5% salary increase in January 2027 in accordance with current labor contracts
Company
NEOGOV
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