Engineer, Principal (LQ)

Salary: $135,337.00 - $172,727.00 Annually

Location : La Quinta, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2025-00127

Department: Power

Section: Dist Planning & Engineering LQ

Opening Date: 05/08/2025

Closing Date: 6/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Job Term: Full-Time

Grade: 33 (Salary)

Posting Specs: Internal & External Applicants

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Primary Function

Under general direction, plans, coordinates, directs, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for providing electrical engineering services for an assigned section or unit; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and performs most technical and complex engineering tasks. Performs other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical or related engineering field and eight years of increasingly responsible engineering experience in one or more of the following or related areas; transmission, distribution, generation, substation, energy management systems, grid operations or electric utility resources planning with a minimum of one year of experience as a lead or supervisor.

Licensing & Certification Requirements

Registration with the State of California as a Professional Engineer is required.

A valid driver's license issued by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles is required.

Veteran's Preference (External Applicants Only): Submit DD form 214 or other evidence of veterans' status by the job posting deadline.

Other Requirements/Testing

A negative drug test is required as a condition of employment.

Employees must notify supervision when applying for a position.

"Imperial Irrigation District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees."

IID offers a wide range of employee benefits.

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Do you posses a Professional Engineer license with the State of California?

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