Senior Electrical Estimator

Senior Electrical Estimator

Since 1896, Silicon Valley Power (SVP) has provided electricity for residents and businesses in Santa Clara. City of Santa Clara has been experiencing influx of new development projects and there are more exciting specific area plan developments, data centers and mixed use residential projects in the Pipeline. The Customer Development and Project Management Division of Silicon Valley Power is looking for enthusiastic individuals for the position of Senior Electrical Estimator.

This position is responsible for preparing detailed designs, construction drawings, and cost estimates for electric utility transmission, distribution, street lighting, metering, and underground development projects. The role performs detailed engineering design and estimating for the installation, modification, and maintenance of electric distribution facilities, and prepares job estimates identifying the labor, materials, and equipment required for construction by City personnel to support major customer projects and maintain the existing electric utility system.

Under general direction, The position conducts field investigations, determines material and equipment requirements, reviews development and public improvement plans, coordinates with City departments, developers, contractors, consultants, and other utilities, and ensures compliance with City standards and applicable regulations.This class is distinguished from Electrical Estimator classification in that the Senior Electrical Estimator performs the most complex estimating and design assignments, leads the planning and review of major development projects, develops and maintains estimating and construction standards, and provides technical guidance and training to lower-level staff while working independently with minimal supervision.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write "see resume, NA, or personnel file."). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a Resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application packets may be submitted online through the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at . Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of August 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

The annual salary range for this position is $166,672.32 - $212,585.64. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the design of overhead and underground electric utility transmission and distribution systems.
• Experience in operating Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) programs.

Acceptable Substitution:

• An associate degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of the required design experience.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for four (4) years of experience in the design of overhead and underground electric utility transmission and distribution systems.

License/Certifications:

Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Overhead 60kV and 115kV transmission line design experience
• ESRI-based GIS applications experience

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.
• May work unusual hours in emergency situations, or while acting as supervisor, or at other than the regular job site.