Imperial Irrigation District

Engineer, Assistant

Imperial Irrigation District$89K — $114K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer, or related engineering field, or Associate's degree plus 4 years of experience.
  • Experience in transmission planning and design required.
  • Engineering-In-Training Certificate is mandatory.
  • Veteran's Preference available for external applicants.
  • Ability to pass a negative drug test is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct professional engineering work related to the District's power system short-term planning.
  • Support System Operations with transmission switching operations.
  • Analyze system impacts for long-term transmission requests.
  • Assist in developing the District's open access tariff.
  • Perform any other assigned duties as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits package offered.
  • Positive work environment in a full-time position.
  • Opportunity to engage in impactful electrical engineering projects.
  • Location in El Centro, CA, offering regional work-life balance.
  • Potential for growth within the Power department.
Full Job Description
Salary : $89,864.00 - $114,683.00 Annually
Location : El Centro, CA (System Operations Center)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Power
Section: System Operations Engineering
Opening Date: 07/06/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Term: Full-Time
Grade: 24 (Salaried)
Posting Specs: Internal & External Applicants
Job Class: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iid/classspecs/newprint/1358786
To Apply Click Here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iid

Primary Function
Under general direction, performs professional engineering work and system studies related to the District's power system short-term planning activities with particular emphasis on supporting System Operations, transmission switching operations and system impact analyses in support of long-term transmission requests to interconnect or wheel power on the District's transmission system pursuant to the District's open access tariff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a major in Electrical, Electronic, Computer or other related engineering field or Associate's degree with a major in Engineering and four years of transmission planning and design experience and Engineering-In-Training Certificate is required.
Licensing & Certification Requirements

Veteran's Preference (External Applicants Only): Submit DD form 214 or other evidence of veterans' status by the job posting deadline.

Other Requirements/Testing
A negative drug test is required as a condition of employment.
Employees must notify supervision when applying for a position.
IID offers a wide range of employee benefits.

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About Imperial Irrigation District

The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is a public agency that provides irrigation and electrical services to the Imperial Valley in Southern California. The IID was formed in 1911 and is governed by a five-member board of directors. The district serves over 150,000 customers and covers an area of approximately 1,400 square miles. The IID is responsible for the management of the Colorado River, which provides water to the Imperial Valley and other parts of Southern California. The district also operates a large-scale solar power plant and is committed to promoting renewable energy sources.
Learn more about Imperial Irrigation District
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$100 million
Revenue
$1 billion

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