• Principal Engineers (Three Positions)

    City of Palo Alto (Palo Alto, CA)


    Principal Engineers (Three Positions)

     

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    Principal Engineers (Three Positions)

     

    Salary

     

    $188,406.40 - $264,908.80 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Elwell Court 1007 Elwell Court Palo Alto, CA

     

    Job Type

     

    Regular Full-Time

     

    Job Number

    2025 - PE

    Department

     

    Utilities Department

     

    Opening Date

     

    10/10/2025

     

    + Description

    + Benefits

    Description

    This recruitment is being managed by WBCP.

     

    You can view recruitment brochure and submit your application directly to on WBCP website (https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/) .

     

    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

     

    Supplemental Information

     

    The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.