Civil Engineer - California Energy Commission

The California Energy Commission is hiring a Civil Engineer for the Geosciences Unit, focusing on evaluating energy facilities' impacts on water resources and environmental health. Candidates must reside in California to telework. The role involves reviewing construction operations, conducting investigations, and analyzing hydrology and hydraulic designs. Salary ranges from $6,299 to $11,798 per month. Applications must be submitted through CalCareers by 3/24/2025.
The California Energy Commission seeks a Civil Engineer in the Geosciences Unit of the Engineering Branch of the Siting, Transmission and Environmental Protection (STEP) Division. If you are interested in a challenging and exciting career in clean energy and are passionate about renewable, efficient, and reliable energy that addresses climate change, join our diverse team of global energy leaders! The California Energy Commission plays a lead role in creating the energy system of the future, not just in California, but globally!
• **Please note, this is a California state job opportunity, all interested applicants are required to officially apply through CalCareers here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=468998

Hybrid and Telework Employees: Teleworking is only available for employees who reside in California. You must be relocated to California and provide your in-state address prior to your start date.

California Energy Commission

Job Code-468998

Working Title: Civil Engineer

Job Classification: ENGINEER,CIVIL

Salary Range: $6,299.00 - $11,798.00 per Month

Final Filing Date to apply: 3/24/2025

This position reviews and evaluates the construction, operation, and maintenance of energy facilities and power plants for water supply, waste-water disposal, waste, water quality, and stormwater to assess the potential impacts on human health and the environment. This role also must have specific experience in analysis of site hydrology and hydraulic design and construction of water conveyance facilities such as basins, levees, canals, natural channels or ditches and other facilities for conveyance and mitigation of storm and flood water flows.

The incumbent reviews sensitive project sites that may have issues involving flooding and stormwater management, discharges to impaired water bodies, depleted groundwater and surface water resources, wastewater management and disposal methods, and solid waste management and disposal; responds to soils or water resources issues that may arise regarding power plant operations; and conducts investigations to determine if any violations of the program's regulations, the Energy Commission's conditions of certification, or the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have occurred. The incumbent also conducts soil and water resource investigations, studies, and analytical evaluations that contribute to Energy Commission's policy and planning responsibilities.

📬Connect with our CEC Recruitment and Outreach team with questions about available opportunities or eligibility requirements: Careers@Energy.ca.gov