Student Assistant (Engineering and Architectural Sciences)

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team that will help advance your knowledge and career in California’s energy and power industry? The California Energy Bond Office (CEBO) plays a vital role in shaping the future of energy regulation and financing. CEBO manages utility regulatory matters, participates in rate-setting proceedings with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and oversees a bond program that supports the modernization of California’s energy market.

As a Student Assistant at CEBO, you will contribute to high-impact projects that blend engineering, economics, and policy to support California’s clean energy goals. Under the direction of the Supervisor for the Regulatory Compliance and Reporting Section of CEBO, the incumbent will assist in the management of the DWR Charge Fund Program, created by Assembly Bill (AB) 1054 and the Electric Power Fund Program, created by AB 1X.

Responsibilities of this position include assisting in performing engineering and economic analysis for forecasting and tracking revenue from electricity retail sales, preparing regulatory filings, monitoring proceedings with the CPUC, managing the issuance of bonds, and preparation of engineering and economic reports, metrics and presentations.

Link: California Energy Bond Office

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Special Requirements

All applicants for Student Assistant positions must meet the following departmental eligibility requirements: 

1. Enrolled in nine (9) semester/eight (8) quarter units for undergraduate students or six (6) semester/four (4) quarter units for graduate students. 

2. Achieved a 2.0 grade point average in the most recently completed academic term. 

3. Declared a major related to the duties of the advertised position and enrolled in coursework required for that major. 

Student Assistant employees are paid hourly and are limited to 1500 hours per 12 consecutive months.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The ideal candidate will:

1. Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data accurately.
2. Demonstrate a willingness to learn by engaging in routine or detailed tasks, developing practical techniques, and remain open to new tools, technologies, and regulatory frameworks in a rapidly evolving energy environment.
3. Demonstrate proficiency with digital tools and computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.
4. Demonstrate effective teamwork, leadership capability, and strong writing skills.
5. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of economics, mathematics, and power engineering.

Benefits

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This position is located in the Arden Arcade area, with close access to the I-80 Capital City Freeway. Free parking is available to employees.

Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit

Special Instructions

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), cover letter, Statement of Qualifications, resume, and unofficial transcripts. Please reference SAP Position #50096001 and Job Control #529284 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.

The Cover Letter should include a statement as to why you are interested in this position and highlight skills that are most applicable to the Duty Statement.

A Statement of Qualifications is a (1-page maximum) separate typed document entitled Statement of Qualifications in Arial 12-point font that addresses the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as it relates to the job description.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered: List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, SROA/Surplus, and training and development assignment.

Resumes, cover letters, and/or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. The hiring unit will receive only the documents specified in the Required Application Package Documents section.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• School Transcripts
• Other - Cover Letter
• Statement of Qualifications -

  See Special Instructions for additional details.