Graduation from an accredited college or university with: a) Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and three (3) years experience in electric utility engineering work or b) a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and four (4) years experience doing electric utility engineering work or ten (10) years experience doing electric utility engineering work and satisfactory completion of a qualifying written examination. A Master's Degree in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering from an accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience (proof of receipt of an Engineer In Training certificate may be substituted for the qualifying written examination). Candidates from a non accredited college or university must demonstrate equivalency. Registration as a professional electrical, mechanical or civil engineer in the State of California may be substituted for accreditation equivalency.
LICENSE
Possession of a valid California Driver's license.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
May work unusual hours in emergency situations, or while acting as duty supervisor outside regular working hours, or at other than regular job site.
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION FOR QUALIFYING EXAMINATION (if necessary) Fundamentals of engineering and science. Mathematics including algebra, geometry, complex numbers, trigonometry, calculus; electrical theory (alternating and direct current), statics, dynamics, thermodynamics and economic analysis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov .
City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #4
Professional Engineers
This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara’s benefits available to Bargaining Unit #4 employees in 2026. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager’s Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change.
Retirement:
* Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
* Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly
* New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay
* Medicare and Social Security (FICA)
* Employee pays 6.20% up to $11,439 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay
Health Insurance:
* The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan
* Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis
* No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution
* To be eligible for the City’s contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hours in the month prior to the month of coverage
* Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
* Employees hired on or after 1/1/2024 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptable proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details
Dental Insurance:
* Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory
* City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
* Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
Vision Insurance:
* Choice of two VSP plans
* City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee
* Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire
Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA):
* City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee’s VEBA account
* Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax)
Life Insurance:
* City pays for 1x annual salary up to $250,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage
* Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment
* Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children
State Disability Insurance (SDI):
* Employee pays 1.3% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave)
* 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information
Paid Family Leave (PFL):
* Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child
* No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information
Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance:
* Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $13,333; max $8,000/month
* City paid benefit. City pays $.207/$100 of insured earnings
* 60 calendar day waiting period
* Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment
Deferred Compensation:
* Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions
* Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules
* Additionally, the City contributes $330.00 a month toward the employee’s 457(b) account. This dollar amount will factor into the above mentioned IRS rules and limits
Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan):
* Employee may contribute up to $3,400 per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account
* Employee may contribute up to $7,500 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account
* Employee may contribute up to $340 per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan
Vacation:
* Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service
* For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year
* For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year
* For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year
* For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year
* For 21+ years of