Associate Electrical Engineer

Salary : $130,249.60 - $158,308.80 Annually
Location : Elk Grove, CA
Job Type: FULL TIME (NON-EXEMPT)
Job Number: 3068-2026
Department: Operations - Treatment
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Position
Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer) is currently accepting applications for an Associate Electrical Engineer position. Applications will be screened after the following filing deadlines at 5PM:

5/19/26, 6/2/26, 6/16/26, 6/30/26

The class of Associate Electrical Engineer is the supervisory level class in the electrical engineer series and the first level requiring registration as an electrical engineer. Under general direction, incumbents perform difficult and responsible professional engineering work. The Associate Electrical Engineer is distinguished from the Senior Electrical Engineer by the latter's higher level of technical expertise, management responsibilities, and variety and complexity of projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an electrical engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
How to Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. For first consideration, apply by Tuesday , May 19 , at 5:00PM

Click on the below link to review the full class spec for more information about this position:
If you have question about this recruitment, please contact


Sacramento Area Sewer District is an equal opportunity employer
SacSewer offers an excellent benefits program. Employees benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retiree Health
• Voluntary Plans
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Care
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • 529 Education Savings Plan
  • Buy-up Life Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Services Program
  • Pet Insurance
• Competitive vacation accruals including credit for prior years of service

Please click on the link below for a full description of SacSewer's Benefits Program:
SacSewer's medical plans are offered through the


SacSewer offers retirement pension benefits provided through the


Please click on the below link to view SacSewer's Career Page and to access the Employee Benefits:
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Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.


Each answer will be scored separately.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02


Please select all the boxes that list professional engineering license(s) you possess, with current exp. , issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

• Civil Engineer.
• Control System Engineer.
• Electrical Engineer.
• Mechanical Engineer.
• I do not possess any current professional engineering licenses issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

03


Select the one box that best describes the highest level of education from an accredited college or university that you have completed. If you have not completed any coursework from an accredited college or university, select none.

• None.
• I have completed some college coursework in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• I have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a field closely related to the intent of the class.
• I have a Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated major.
• I have a Master's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a field closely related to the intent of the class.
• I have a Master's Degree or higher in an unrelated major.

04


Select the one box that lists your project management experience while working in an engineering position.
If you do not have any project experience while working in an engineering position, select none.

• I have less than one (1) year of experience.
• I have one (1) or more but less than two (2) years of experience.
• I have two (2) or more but less than three (3) years of experience.
• I have three (3) or more but less than four (4) years of experience.
• I have four (4) or more years of experience.

05


Select the one box that best describes your years of experience performing electrical engineering projects If you have no electrical engineering experience, select none. Design, controls automation?

• None.
• I have less than two (2) years of experience.
• I have two (2) or more but less than four (4) years of experience.
• I have four (4) or more but less than seven (7) years of experience.
• I have seven (7) or more but less than ten (10) years of experience.
• I have ten (10) or more years of experience.

06


Select all the boxes that list the software, programs and databases you have intermediate to advanced proficiency in. Please note that you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency during the interview and/or hiring process.
If you have no experience, select none.

• None.
• AutoCAD.
• SolidWorks Electrical.
• Geographic Information System (GIS) Viewer.
• PLC Programming.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bluebeam.

07


Select all the boxes that list full-time paid experience you have intermediate to advanced proficiency performing .
If you do not have intermediate to advanced proficiency experience, select none.

• Preparing electrical and/or instrumentation and control (I&C) design drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Providing technical support to electricians and/or control systems technicians.
• Working with electrical contractors, providing technical support during construction, start-up and commissioning.
• Analyzing and monitoring for regulatory compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Coordinating with other departments and agencies regarding plans, problems, and joint projects.
• Working with medium and low voltage power distribution, 5KV/12KV switchgears, 480V motor control centers, variable frequency drives and motor control.
• Providing guidance and training to entry level engineers.
• Reviewing electrical and/or I&C designs developed by design consultants for large construction projects and provide review comments consistent with design standards.
• None.

08


Select all the boxes that list facilities and/or systems for which you have work experience.
If you do not have work experience with any of these facilities and/or systems, select none.

• None.
• SacSewer EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility.
• Other wastewater or water treatment facility or conveyance.
• Other public or private utility or special district.
• Industrial or manufacturing facility.

09


Select the one box that lists the highest number of subordinate engineering and paraprofessional engineering personnel you have experience leading and/or supervising. If you do not have experience leading and/or supervising engineering personnel, select none.

• None.
• One (1) employee.
• A team of two (2) or three (3) employees.
• A team of four (4) or more employees.

10


Select all the boxes for which you have experience supervising direct reports. If you have no relative experience, select none.

• None.
• Mentoring and coaching.
• Interviewing and hiring.
• Resolving staff grievances/conflict resolution.
• Evaluating staff productivity and achievements/performance evaluations.
• Progressive discipline.

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Briefly describe your training and experience that qualifies you for this position.
Required Question