Electrical Junior Engineer – Power Enterprise (SFPUC) (5201) (164368)

City and County of San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

The Junior Engineer of the Power Enterprise Distribution Engineering Group performs entry-level engineering works on distribution engineering issues related to streetlight review, pole use, and the electric interconnection of municipal load and services for new and existing customers within the City and County of San Francisco’s service area. This is a temp position focused on pole use application review. As of June 2026, there are over 800 active DAS sites throughout the City, administered under Master License Agreements (MLA) with the mobile network providers/affiliates. Approximately half of these provide 4G or 5G service, and we are anticipating more than 200 applications from the carriers for upgrading existing sites to 5G and for deployment of over 100 new 5G installations. The majority of these are from a single mobile carrier that is undertaking a major nationwide technology upgrade, so although the program anticipates triple the volume of applications in 2026-2027 and an associated increase in deployments in 2027 and 2028, this volume will taper back to typical levels by 2029. In addition to reviewing DAS applications, Junior Engineer may also review permit applications to aid in meeting the mayor’s goals of faster review time for PUC power related projects.

Requirements

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from an engineering program that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) with a major in Electrical Engineering.
• Possession of a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree from a non-ABET accredited engineering program with a major in Electrical Engineering; AND possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES).
• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering from the California Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• Most positions require a valid California driver license.

Responsibilities

• Review and comment on carrier applications for pole use for compliance with SFPUC standards
• Creating and improving standards and processes for pole use
• Review and comment on developer provided files/information for compliance with PUC/Power Streetlight standards
• Review and comment on developer provided files/information for compliance with PUC/Power Interconnection requirements
• Assists in providing policy and technical assistance, operational guidance, and engineering support on the maintenance of City-owned high-voltage substation, transmission and distribution systems and other primary and secondary service facilities, including meters.
• Assist in conducting site assessments to evaluate and/or confirm details of existing infrastructure.
• Assist in the management for all stages of the contracting process through the various City Departments and Agencies, legal review, permitting, finance, purchasing, and all approvals
• Assists in the preparation of reports, contract specifications, lists of materials, cost estimates, schedules, and progress payments.
• Assist in the Management of small-scale distribution projects, including design, procurement of materials, construction, and closeout.
• Support development and tracking of the project budget and schedule to ensure the project goals and milestones are achieved.
• Assists in the preparation of departmental reports and reports concerning field conditions, the progress of projects, the results of studies, and other matters.
• Performs specialized duties in the areas of electrical engineering and its related sub-disciplines (Power, Computer, Communications).
• Perform photometric studies

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level