Electrical Engineer, Hydro Plants (Staff Engineer, Electrical)

Build the next generation of hydroelectric plant upgrades. Apply your electrical engineering expertise to complex projects in Rancho Cordova, California, through a confidential contract-to-hire opportunity.

Type: Contract to hire

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA (Sacramento area), onsite 5 days/week

Schedule: 08/24/2026 to est. 08/31/2027, 40 hrs/week

Must have: 5+ years hydro experience; NFPA 70; California Electrical Code; BSEE

One opening. Employed through employer of record. Background check and drug screen required before start. Where a listed start date has passed, the full assignment term runs from the actual start date.

Overview

Develop and modify technical deliverables for modifications and upgrades to existing hydroelectric generating plants, working with minimal supervision and applying advanced engineering techniques and analyses.

Key responsibilities

Prepare complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects.

Perform complex research and recommend equipment and materials.

Prepare complex engineering calculations.

Manage assigned budget, schedule and quality requirements.

Delegate to and review the work of lower-level team members; may lead production teams or serve as responsible charge.

Coordinate with internal and external team members on moderately complex projects.

Required

Minimum 5 years of hydro experience.

Familiarity with NFPA 70 (required) and the California Electrical Code.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program.

Preferred qualifications

PE license.

SKM or ETAP power system analysis software.

Bluebeam.

Benefits through the employer of record

Contractors working 30 or more hours per week can enroll in benefits through the employer of record:
Medical: four plan options, including two major medical plans with individual deductibles of $1,000 or $4,000 and 80/20 in-network cost sharing, plus two lower-cost plans with flat-fee office visits. All plans cover ACA preventive care at 100% and include Teladoc.
Dental and vision coverage.
Term life insurance and short-term disability.
401(k) with pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
Dependent care and commuter FSAs.
Optional accident, critical illness, cancer and hospital indemnity coverage.
Medical, dental, vision and life coverage are available for the employee and spouse. Contractors pay the premiums through pre-tax payroll deductions.