Salary : $89,356.80 - $152,921.60 Annually
Location : Moreno Valley, CA
Job Type: Professional Administrative Management
Job Number: 2024-00149
Department: Public Works
Division: Electric Utility
Opening Date: 07/02/2025
Closing Date: 7/16/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

Description
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ASSOCIATE or ASSISTANT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

The City of Moreno Valley is looking to fill two (2) Associate Electrical Engineer AND two (2) Assistant Electrical Engineer Positions
in the Public Works Electric Utility Division.
Assistant Electrical Engineer pay range:

$42.96 - $60.50 Hourly

$89,356.80 - $125,840.00 Annually
Associate Electrical Engineer pay range:

$52.23 - $73.52 Hourly

$108,638.40 - $152,921.60 Annually
Recruitment may be used to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

THE POSITION
The City of Moreno Valley is seeking dynamic and skilled individuals to serve as either an Assistant or Associate Electrical Engineer within the Electric Utility Division of the Public Works Department. These roles offer the opportunity to contribute to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of Moreno Valley Utility's electrical infrastructure. The Assistant Electrical Engineer serves in an entry-level capacity, providing foundational support under general supervision, with room for growth into more complex engineering responsibilities. The Associate Electrical Engineer operates at the journey level, taking on advanced projects with greater independence, including system planning, project management, and technical leadership duties. Both positions are critical to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient electric service to the community as part of a public power utility.
Find additional information in the Associate Electrical Engineer or Assistant Electrical Engineer job descriptions.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a motivated and collaborative professional with a strong background in electrical engineering, a keen interest in public utility operations, and a commitment to technical excellence. Candidates should bring a working knowledge of electric distribution systems, design and analysis tools, and regulatory standards. Assistant-level applicants will be eager to learn and grow within a supportive team, ideally bringing academic or internship experience. Associate-level applicants will possess deeper practical experience, an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certificate, and a demonstrated ability to manage capital projects and perform advanced engineering analysis. Across both levels, success in this role hinges on strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and a passion for serving the public through reliable and innovative utility engineering.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate Level: A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field; AND
At least two (2) years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience, preferably in a public utility setting.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certificateissued by the California Board for Professional Engineers.
Assistant Level: A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field; AND
One (1) year of engineering experience in utility or electrical engineering work is desirable but not required. Internship or cooperative education experience in a utility setting is a plus.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certificate is desirable but not required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Assistant Electrical Engineer is the entry-level position in the professional electrical engineering series specific to MVU. Assistant Electrical Engineers perform a range of electrical engineering assignments of moderate complexity and assist senior engineers and project managers in utility-related work. Assignments expand in scope and complexity with experience, and this position is expected to exercise greater independence over time.
Assistant Electrical Engineer is distinguished from Associate Electrical Engineer in that the Associate Electrical Engineers require an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certificate issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, and Associate Electrical Engineers perform more complex work with minimal supervision.

ABOUT THE MORENO VALLEY UTILITY DIVISION
The Moreno Valley Utility (MVU) manages the operation, maintenance and business planning of the City's electric utility. The City began serving new customers in February 2004, providing safe, reliable, and economical public electric service with a focus on innovative customer solutions, infrastructure enhancement, community development, and environmentally responsible resource management.For more information about the Moreno Valley Electric Utility Division, please click .

THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications at each level, based on a screening of required application materials, including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire, will be invited to continue in the selection process.

The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment, The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources at or (951) 413-3045.
BENEFITS: For an overview of the City of Moreno Valley's excellent benefit offerings, please click the following link:
SELECTION PROCESS: Following an administrative review of each application, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview and/or testing. The successful candidate will be required to pass a medical examination, and to submit original documentation to establish both work authorization and identity (per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986). Criminal background investigations will be conducted, and, in accordance with our Drug Free Workplace Policy, a Drug Screening Test will be required.

The City of Moreno Valley is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. For further information regarding this position, contact the Human Resources Department at (951) 413-3045.

The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
01

Please Indicate the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college coursework completed (less than 59 semester units or less than 89 quarter units)
• Associate's Degree (at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's Degree (at least 120 semester units or 180 quarter units)
• Master's Degree or higher

02

Do you have governmental agency experience?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the name of the government agency where you gained your experience. ("See Resume" is not a valid response, if you do not have this experience, put N/A)
04

Do you currently possess an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate?

• Yes
• No

05

Please indicate the amount of progressively responsible engineering experience in utility or electrical engineering work you possess.

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) - two (2) years
• Three (3) - four (4) years
• Five (5) years or more

06

Which of the following tools and platforms are you proficient in? (Check all that apply)

• AutoCAD
• GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS)
• Electrical system modeling software (e.g., ETAP, CYME, Synergi)
• Microsoft Excel or other Office Suite tools
• None of the above

07

Check all areas in which you have experience or working knowledge:

• Electrical distribution or substation design
• Load forecasting or power flow analysis
• Engineering plan review or plan check
• Capital project management
• Field inspections or construction oversight
• Regulatory compliance (CPUC, NEC, NESC, FERC, NERC)

08

Briefly describe your experience in electrical engineering, particularly related to electric utility systems, capital improvement projects, or infrastructure design and construction.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
09

Please indicate which position level(s) you are applying for:

• Assistant Electrical Engineer
• Associate Electrical Engineer
• I am open to being considered for either level based on my qualifications

Required Question