Electric Distribution Supervisor

. Lead teams involved in maintaining or building parts of the service territory distribution grid .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeAuburn • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams involved in maintaining or building parts of the service territory distribution grid
Provide safe and reliable electric service while maintaining compliance with CPUC General Orders, safety regulations, and other regulatory requirements
Implement safety best practices and manage employee accountability
Ensure compliance with the Injury & Illness Prevention Program
Lead weekly team meetings and safety tailboards and conduct training as needed
Visit work sites at least 50% of the time to monitor progress and employee performance
Communicate proactively with customers in field situations
Ensure maintenance and construction work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality expectations
Complete and maintain work documentation and reporting
Make complex field decisions considering cost, risk, safety, quality, and customer impact
Monitor crew productivity and effectively utilize resources
Build constructive peer relationships and provide feedback to direct reports
Respond to emergencies and outages and serve as a field leader during major emergency activations
Supervise staff, including bargaining unit employees, through recruitment, training and development, performance management, and rewards and recognition

What you’ll need

High-School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, construction, field maintenance operations, or related electric utility experience
Must obtain a California Driver’s License by first day of employment
Travel 10%–50% of the time with occasional overnight stays
Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule, including being on call and responding to emergencies throughout the service territory
Ability to work outside in remote areas, steep and/or uneven terrain, and inclement weather conditions
Knowledge of California Public Utility Commission General Orders (GO) 95, 128, 165
Project management skills
General computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook
Customer service orientation, including communication skills, initiative and problem solving
Knowledge of various bargaining unit contracts
Ability to uphold safety standards and participate in continuous process improvement
Experience leading cross-functional teams and/or supervising bargaining unit personnel
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Experience using business metrics to motivate and influence performance
Leadership skills, including developing and conducting presentations to employees and management
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive compensation programs
Equal Employment Opportunity employer
Consideration of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with state and local laws