SMUD

Engineer

• Performs and spearheads the performance of transmission planning studies and related engineering analyses and activities.
• Provides project management and SMUD representation to other utilities and external agencies to ensure an adequate, reliable, and cost-effective transmission system for SMUD.
• Ensures the technical development of transmission planning staff and quality work products; conducts technical review of evaluations, calculations, reports, and recommendations prepared by less experienced staff members and outside contractors or consultants.

Principal Transmission Planning Engineer

Manager

• Provide leadership for the Geographic Information System department that maintains, updates, and analyzes a geospatial database of SMUD's distribution system
• In collaboration with the Director, Distribution Planning & Operations, design and implement processes necessary for effective GIS management
• Manage GIS staff, maintaining data accuracy and integrity
• Establish technical standards and implement GIS solutions to enhance operational efficiency
• Hire, train, motivate, evaluate, and develop staff
• Oversee budget management and ensure compliance with safety policies

Geographic Information System Manager

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Perform research and analytical tasks for projects and assignments
• Locate sources of information; collect and organize data
• Make computations and analyze data for degree of confidence
• Develop computer programs relating to assignments
• Assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision

Business Finance and Project Support Intern – Year Round

Compliance

• Coordinates the development and implementation of a comprehensive regulatory compliance program for SMUD’s Power Generation assets
• Ensures that all necessary documents meet regulatory requirements
• Oversees regulatory compliance for all power generation assets
• Serves as the primary liaison to external agencies

Regulatory Coordinator

Operations

• Provide supervision of staff, expertise and leadership in the development, maintenance and day-to-day operations of the Customer Operations business segment
• Manage, supervise, and direct Billing, Credit/ Collection and Call Center functions, information and processes to ensure that Customer Operations is in line with SMUD’s strategic objectives
• Leads the CCS Support Team (COS) with a focus on training, process improvement, and Tier 1 support

Manager, Customer Operations

Security Engineer

• Independently perform engineering tasks in support of Senior and Principal cybersecurity engineers
• Evaluate data from cybersecurity defense tools to mitigate risks
• Investigate and respond to network cybersecurity incidents
• Test, implement, and maintain cybersecurity infrastructure hardware and software
• Assess systems and networks for vulnerabilities

Cybersecurity Engineer

Analyst

• Provide analysis and technical support for producing the customer, load and demand forecasts, load research and related assessment, and program evaluations.
• Develop regression models for energy demand, incorporate future DERs into the forecasting scenarios, and work closely with other departments.

Market Analyst – Entry

• Develops and maintains a revenue forecasting model that accounts for normalized weather patterns and incorporates SMUD's energy forecast.
• Modifies, expands and maintains a rate design model that allocates functional revenue requirements to customer classes based on historical costs and marginal cost principals.
• Provides leadership and trains others in the use of the rate comparison model, rate design model, and cost of service studies.
• Validates accuracy of models and develops batch billing programs for rate design.
• Designs and estimates impact of innovative rates based on recommendations from the Board, Rate Advisory Committee, and executive management.
• Serves as subject matter expert in maintaining accessible load research and billing determinant data in support of pricing, load research, regulatory filings, demand side management programs, energy efficiency programs, and market research.
• Develops interactive products to ease access to critical customer information.
• Prepares studies, written technical reports and oral presentations on pricing issues.

Senior Rate Analyst

Marketing

• Develops strategic advertising, media and communications plans to increase customer awareness and participation in programs and services and maintain SMUD's positive image
• Designs, develops, writes, produces, and manages printing, distribution and production of social media, print, radio, and television advertisements and advertising communications
• Writes, develops, produces, and prints rate notices, customer notifications and other customer communications to meet Board resolutions and legal requirements
• Recommends topics for market research to identify market potential, saturation rates, opportunities, barriers, customer satisfaction, and effectiveness of programs
• Reviews and reports advertising area expenditures and participates in budget formulation and administration for assigned programs
• Prepares and administers advertising purchase orders; prepares and monitors budgets; allocates limited funds and resources; builds and monitors schedules and work plans
• Assists in contract administration and contractor/consultant supervision including preparing purchase requests and bid specifications, administering contracts, reviewing submittals, and supporting contractor training
• Assists in planning, reviewing and conducting work activities and researching required project information associated with department projects
• Performs other related duties as needed; schedules, hours and locations may fluctuate based on business needs

Marketing Specialist, Entry-Level

• Join SMUD IT GIS team to maintain, support, and improve the enterprise GIS platform
• Provide technical support for ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and related GIS applications
• Assist with system administration tasks: user management, service publishing, and performance monitoring
• Support GIS integration with other enterprise systems (work management, asset management, customer service tools)
• Perform data updates, quality checks, and process automation to maintain spatial data accuracy
• Troubleshoot user-reported issues and coordinate resolutions with the GIS team
• Contribute to documentation, workflows, standard operating procedures, testing, upgrades, and deployment of GIS applications and services
• Perform basic business processes and technical support under close supervision across enterprise technology solutions

Entry-level GIS Analyst

• Maintain, support, and improve SMUD's enterprise GIS platform, including ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Pro
• Provide technical support for the enterprise GIS platform and assist with system administration tasks such as user management, service publishing, and performance monitoring
• Support integration of GIS with other enterprise systems (work management, asset management, customer service tools)
• Perform data updates, quality checks, and process automation to maintain accurate spatial data
• Troubleshoot issues reported by business users and coordinate resolutions with the GIS team
• Contribute to documentation, workflows, standard operating procedures, testing, upgrades, and deployment of GIS applications and services
• Gain hands-on experience with Esri technologies, enterprise databases, and cloud-based environments while learning best practices in security, performance, and system reliability

GIS Analyst – Journey

• Perform technical and analytical functions in debt and derivative management, financial modeling, cash management, and planning and analysis
• Implement strategies for commercial banking, investment portfolio management, liquidity and cash management, commercial paper program, credit risk management, financial analysis, debt management, and issuing tax exempt bonds
• Support issuing and refunding tax exempt bonds and coordinating with underwriters and stakeholders
• Evaluate financial proposals including derivatives and manage interest rate risks
• Develop long- and short-range financial models; support capital budgeting and project financing
• Manage SMUD’s cash assets and investment portfolio and conduct credit and arbitrage compliance reviews
• Collaborate across departments and serve as a trusted advisor in Treasury & Revenue Strategy
• Prepare presentations to rating agencies and respond to investor inquiries
• Perform other related duties as needed

Financial Analyst

Human Resources

• Provide professional and analytical support and subject matter expertise on employee and labor relations matters
• Lead contributor providing guidance, advice, and training at all organizational levels
• Assist supervisors with coaching, performance management, and improvement
• Conduct and support fact-finding investigations and write investigatory reports
• Recommend discipline and draft disciplinary documents; address sensitive employee matters
• Serve as lead for labor relations with collective bargaining units: contract management, grievance response/resolution, labor negotiations
• Develop, implement, manage, coordinate, and communicate labor-management programs and training
• Represent SMUD management at grievance, disciplinary, and labor hearings; liaison with unions
• Research and analyze legislation affecting fair labor and discrimination; advise management

Senior Labor Relations Analyst

Risk

• Maintains relationships and coordinates exchange and documentation of information related to engineering modifications and related installations, testing and acceptance between operations, maintenance and engineering functions, supervisors and managers, vendors and contractors, and federal, state and local governmental and regulatory agencies.
• Conducts comprehensive risk assessments related to NERC Reliability Standards, focusing on potential impacts to system reliability and security.
• Evaluates engineering practices, protocols and technologies to ensure compliance with NERC Reliability Standards.
• Reviews results of electric system models, including power flow simulations, transient stability, and fault duty assessment, to evaluate compliance risks.
• Identifies and collaborates with cross-functional teams responsible for developing strategies and mitigating identified risks related to grid reliability and security.
• Provides expert engineering guidance and consultation to stakeholders to ensure understanding and adherence to compliance requirements.
• Develops and maintains documentation related to compliance assessments, including reports, risk evaluations, and recommendations.
• Stays current with updates to NERC Reliability Standards and industry best practices to enhance compliance efforts.
• Facilitates training sessions and workshops to educate staff on compliance requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Participates in audits and assessments conducted by regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Represents SMUD as a technical engineering expert before public, private, governmental, and regulatory agencies and bodies; makes presentations and project updates to SMUD management, executives, and Board of Directors.
• Performs other related duties as needed; schedules, hours and locations may fluctuate based on business needs.