Electric Systems Designer

Salary: $109,926.00 - $164,888.00 Annually
Location : City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 10/15/2026
Closing Date: 11/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department is seeking a professional to work as an Electric Systems Designer in the Transmission and Distribution Capital Projects Division. This position will be required to perform a variety of professional and technical duties involved in the design and construction of electrical utility transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems; and to prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates and work orders.

Candidates must possess experience in electric utility design and project management, with knowledge of transmission and distribution systems, engineering and construction requirements, applicable codes and standards, and effective oral and written communication skills.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in:

• Developing electrical system layouts incorporating transformers, switches, capacitors, conductors, cables, poles, tie points, fault indicators, splices, street lights, and other electric utility equipment.
• Preparing complete design and construction packages, including drawings, work orders, specifications, material requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Designing underground electrical substructures, including conduit and duct bank alignments, conduit sizes and quantities, vaults, pull boxes, riser poles, equipment locations, vault configurations, and associated access requirements.
• Providing technical support during construction; coordinating with field personnel, responding to technical questions, resolving design and field conflicts, and preparing design revisions as required.

Essential Functions

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. To view the job description, please click HERE.

• Design, prepare and initiate work orders including drawings and specifications for the installation of overhead and underground transmission and distribution facilities for new substations, substation improvements, and telecommunications systems, protection relaying, automation projects, new circuits, and loads at commercial, industrial and residential developments.
• Investigate, analyze, and determine the most efficient and economical distribution and transmission routes; provide demand and consumption calculations; identify known underground facilities and utilities; consult with property owners and local, county and state representatives to obtain necessary easements and encroachment permits.
• Conduct field investigations to verify existing conditions; calculate existing and future requirements for electric consumption.
• Meet with engineers, planners, developers and outside utility agencies and organizations to determine distribution system layout; initiate contracts and prepare work plans; coordinate construction activities.
• Prepare work orders and drawings; compile material requirements; review project scope with field crews and answer questions during the construction of new systems.
• Review completed construction projects to verify quantities of materials and to ensure compliance with construction standards and guidelines; review and oversee the work of consultants.
• Plan, develop and initiate upgrade modifications and additions to electric utility transmission and distribution systems.
• Respond to inquiries and requests by utility customers, outside agencies and organizations, and other City departments and divisions.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications
Experience and Education: Two (2) years of experience in the construction and/or design of electrical utility transmission and distribution systems supplemented by completion of the twelfth grade and college level course work or specialized training in electrical engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of: Principles of electrical distribution and transmission system design; techniques of project coordination for substation, SCADA, telecommunications, protection relaying or automation projects; basic principles of electrical theory; electric utility operation and construction practices; field inspection procedures; principles of mathematics used in engineering calculations; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; construction practices and materials; pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to: Plan, lay out and prepare work orders, cost estimates and work schedules; prepare construction plans and reports; design electrical transmission, distribution and street light systems; coordinate substation improvement, SCADA, telecommunications, protection relaying or automation projects; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
***** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION *****

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline. The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills examination and oral interview.

The eligibility list established for this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time

For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com

RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.

Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.

To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information from external sources, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess at least two years of experience in the construction and/or design of electrical utility transmission and distribution overhead and underground systems AND college level course work or specialized training in electrical engineering or related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Please describe your experience in the construction and/or design of electrical utility transmission and distribution systems, including year(s) associated. If none, type N/A.
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From what source does your construction and/or design experience come from?

• No Experience
• Design firm
• Utilities Agency
• Both design firm and utilities agency

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Please describe your education as it relates to electrical engineering or related field. If none, type N/A.
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Do you possess experience with Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience working with CADD to generate design plans, including examples. If none, type N/A.
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Do you currently possess a valid California driver's license?

• No, I am unable to obtain one.
• No, but I am able to obtain one by date of appointment.
• Yes, I possess a valid California driver's license

Required Question