Principal Engineers (Three Positions) at City of Palo Alto, CA

About the Department

This recruitment is being managed by WBCP. 
You can view recruitment brochure and submit your application directly to on WBCP website. 

Principal Engineering Series (Capital Improvements, Network Planning, Design & Construction)

THREE OPENINGS

Principal Electrical Engineer – Capital Improvements 
Annual Salary: $198,682 – $264,909 DOE/DOQ

Principal Electrical Engineer – Network Planning 
Annual Salary: $198,682 – $264,909 DOE/DOQ

Principal Wastewater Engineer (Wastewater Collection) – Design & Construction 
Annual Salary: $188,406 – $251,202 DOE/DOQ

The City of Palo Alto, California, is seeking the above three seasoned engineers to join its nationally recognized Utilities Department. These roles present a unique opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure initiatives that directly serve the community. With a collaborative team culture and a commitment to innovation and service excellence, these positions provide a platform to make a lasting impact in a city recognized as a leader in public utilities. The successful candidates will join a forward-thinking organization that values technical expertise, initiative, and cross-departmental engagement. The ideal background will vary by role with candidates bringing strong backgrounds in implementing advanced systems that enhance reliability, sustainability, and customer service; system forecasting and planning; or wastewater design and construction management. By guiding teams, managing capital improvement projects, and fostering collaboration across the city, each Engineer will be instrumental in ensuring Palo Alto’s utilities continue to set the standard for innovation, resiliency, and sustainability. Lead the Future of Utilities in Palo Alto, apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/9541e07a-3552-4ad5-921e-6bb0e662e050

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual Salaries:

• Principal Electrical Engineers: $198,682 – $264,909 DOE/DOQ
• Principal Wastewater Engineer – Design & Construction: $188,406 – $251,202 DOE/DOQ

PLUS, all positions will receive a benefits package. 

HOW TO APPLY 

For first consideration, apply immediately: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1253151-300215.html

View the WBCP Job Board: wbcpinc.com/job-board/

SAVE THE DATES

Principal Electrical Engineers

Round one interviews will take place virtually on an ongoing basis on 10/23, 10/30, 11/6. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on 11/6 and 11/12. Selected candidates must be available for at least one date in each round.

Principal Wastewater Engineer - Design & Construction

Round one interviews will take place virtually on an ongoing basis 10/22 and 10/29. Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on 11/6. Selected candidates must be available for at least one date in each round.
 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Ana Dean, with any inquiries:

• [email protected]
• 650-329-2254
  
  

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