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PCWA is recruiting for the position of Hydro Engineer II (Electrical) in its Power System Department.  This position performs the full range of electrical engineering duties in support of PCWA’s multi-purpose Middle Fork American River Project hydroelectric facilities.

This is an at-will, Mid-Management, position.

The Power System Department is located in Foresthill, California, approximately 17 miles from Auburn.  Auburn is located just over two hours from San Francisco and 30 miles from Sacramento at the crossroads of I-80 and Highway 49, situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  Many other cities and communities with great health care, schools, and shopping are nearby.  The quality of life is excellent in Placer County.  Nearby are the recreation areas of Lake Tahoe, Palisades Tahoe, site of the 1960 Winter Olympic games, as well as many other ski areas, hiking trails, boating and fishing opportunities.

The ideal candidate for this position will be an energetic, self-motivated, and dynamic electrical engineering professional who models a strong work ethic. They will also possess a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (a power emphasis is highly desirable) and three to five years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience in power generation, preferably hydroelectric generation. 

Visit our website for detailed recruitment information and to complete the online application: www.pcwa.net.

Applications and resumes must be received by 5:00 PM, Friday, June 17, 2022.

Salary Range: $126,089 - $160,929 annually; negotiable DOQ