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Title:  Senior Electrical Technician

Department:  Substation Maintenance
Location: 

Sacramento, CA, US, 95827-3824

Category:  Skilled/Craft/Trades

Minimum Pay Rate: $85.58 

Maximum Pay Rate: $85.58 

Apply by Date: 08/27/2025 

Posting Type: Transfer/Promotion 

Purpose

To provide lead direction to and work coordination for a crew comprised of journey level Electrical Technicians and at times other craftsmen of different disciplines involved in the installation, testing and maintenance of relays and protective systems associated with the generation, distribution and transmission systems ranging from 4kv to 230 kV. This would include the installation of new equipment using an approved DCN package and coordinating with SMUD Engineers or Project Managers.

Nature and Scope

Incumbents assigned to this class are expected to function primarily as working leads providing direction to an assigned crew engaged in Electrical Technician work. Incumbents are also required to actively perform the work of a journey Electrical Technician on crew assignments. This job class is more heavily focused on the completion of work tasks requiring close work coordination with SMUD Engineers and Project Managers as well as those that cross multi-craft disciplines to include work required by DCN packages whereas the primary focus of the Electrical Technician Subforeman/wn. and Electrical Technician Light Foreman jobs are to provide lead supervisory responsibility for crew direction and work safety oversight. This job class will also provide an upgrade rate for Electrical Technicians while designated as being in-charge of a crew performing Electrical Technician work including the implementation of upgrades to SMUD Assets.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Directs a crew involved in the installation, testing and maintenance of relays and protective systems associated with the generation, distribution and transmission systems ranging from 4 to 230 kV.
  • Performs and directs the skilled testing and maintenance work on protective and supervisory control systems associated with SMUDs generating, transforming and transmitting facilities.
  • Performs and directs the installation, field testing, adjustment, servicing and preventive maintenance of protective relay equipment and relay carriers, supervisory equipment, remote and local control devices, and associated wiring and station apparatus. This includes the installation of new equipment requiring a DCN package and coordination with Engineers and Craftsmen from other disciplines.
  • Receives, reviews and executes clearances in accordance with SMUD’s Safe Clearance Procedures.
  • Reviews schematics for system and subsystem effectiveness.
  • Integrates work with and may perform work on associated communications and instrumentation systems.
  • Inspects completed work for adherence to established SMUD standards and specifications.
  • Performs related Electrical Technician work as required.

Required Experience Qualifications

Minimum of two (2) years experience as a journey Electrical Technician; progressively responsible experience testing, installing, and maintaining electrical protective relay systems used for protecting and controlling electrical utility generation, transmission, and, distribution systems.

Knowledge Of

Methods for assigning and directing the work of others in a lead capacity; SMUD time reporting procedures and requirements; SMUD work standards and safety practices as related to Electrical Technician work.

Skills To

Apply principles of lead supervision to a crew involved in field work; schedule and coordinate the work of assigned crew effectively; communicate effectively in verbal and written forms; maintain accurate work logs and prepare necessary reports and documents related to daily work assignments; and, establish work priorities effectively.

Desirable Qualifications

Proven ability to direct others as shown by passed experience in this role.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - Who We Are

As the nation's sixth-largest community-owned electric service provider, we're proud of our reputation as one of the best places to work in Sacramento. Our employees tell us in our engagement surveys they're "Happy, satisfied and engaged" which helps create a workplace that best serves our customers. Sacramento was named as the 2nd happiest place to work in America by Forbes Magazine. Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and the world-renowned Napa Valley are within easy driving distance of our locations.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

SMUD celebrates diversity, and inspires an inclusive culture based on trust and respect to create belonging and connection among our employees, customers, and communities. By working together, we are powering positive, equitable opportunities for all. We aspire to be a workplace where you can be yourself, achieve your best, and thrive together. 

An example of our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is when SMUD signed the California Equal Pay Pledge in 2020. This requires equal pay for employees who perform “substantially similar work,” when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility at the time those employees started within that classification.  As such, initial hiring salary range is not subject to negotiation and salaries will vary over time based on performance.

SMUD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual qualifications, merit, and business needs and interests.
 

Why Sacramento, California?

The capitol of California, Sacramento is the state's sixth-largest city, and the 35th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, Davis and several competitive community colleges. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of more than a dozen hospitals and shared services centers in the Sacramento region. Part of the agriculturally-rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of the farm-to-fork food movement. Northern California is home to some of the country's top technology companies, including Google and LinkedIn, and a multitude of startups in many industries. Sacramento is home to the NBA Kings, the River Cats (AAA baseball), the Republic FC (soccer) and the San Francisco Giants, NBA Warriors and NFL 49er's aren't far away. Sacramento offers an affluent liberal arts community with Broadway, Mondavi Center, Crocker Museum and summer musical theater to name a few.

On-site Work

This role will be an on-site role that will require being in person at one of SMUD's campuses daily to complete work tasks.

SMUD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SMUD complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SMUD expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SMUD employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Req ID:  2333

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