The City is offering an $8,000 housing incentive, negotiable relocation incentives, and negotiable vacation bank and sick leave transfer options for both classifications!
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 2025-01
The City of Ukiah welcomes applications for our Power Engineer and Sr. Power Engineer classifications!
The Power Engineer provides technical staff assistance to the Electric Utility Director and works with staff in the coordination of operations. Under general direction, the Power Engineer performs engineering studies, prepares load forecasts, prepares plans and cost estimates for electric utility construction projects, and makes feasibility and economic studies of alternative plans.
The Senior Power Engineer provides highly responsible and technical staff assistance to the Electric Utility Director, and assists in the coordination of operations and maintenance activities of the utility department and outside agencies, as needed. The Senior Power Engineer must work closely and effectively with the Electric Operations Superintendent providing highly responsive technical support to assist in the efficient and prudent operation of the Electric Department.
Power Engineer:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering (preferably Power Engineering). Registration as a Professional Engineer in California or ability to obtain P.E. License within two years of hire required. Three years of increasingly responsible experience in electrical engineering work within the electrical utility industry.
Sr. Power Engineer:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering, preferably Power Engineering. Registration as a Professional Engineer in California or ability to obtain P.E. License in two years required. Five years of increasingly responsible experience in electrical engineering work in the Electric Utility industry. Supervisory experience desirable.
The City of Ukiah (pop. approx. 16,075) is the regional employment and services hub of Mendocino and Lake Counties, located in the beautiful Northern California Yokayo Valley, and surrounded by rich grape vineyards, pear orchards, and coastal mountains. Situated on the Highway 101 corridor, Ukiah is approximately two hours north of San Francisco, providing easy access to Bay Area resources. Ukiah also benefits from close proximity to the Mendocino Coast and spectacular redwood forests, and enjoys an abundance of recreational, arts, and cultural amenities throughout Mendocino County. The City’s growing trail system, walkable downtown and neighborhood areas, and broad recreational programming appeals to residents of all ages and interests that draws an increasing amount of participants, builds community, and provides family-friendly fun.As the county seat of Mendocino County, Ukiah is a full-service city providing a range of municipal services, including police and fire protection, water, sewer, electric, land use planning and development services, street maintenance, parks and recreation services including a museum and 18-hole golf course, and an airport. The City is governed by a f...ive?member Council, elected at?large by the citizens of Ukiah, and the Mayor rotates annually among all Councilmembers .