Search and Apply for Job Openings
The California Energy Commission is recruiting for the positions listed below, which are open to individuals who have successfully passed an assessment/exam and are on an eligibility list. If you have not taken an exam, visit Exams/Assessments. Current or former state employees may be eligible for vacancies under transfer or reinstatement rules.
Review the job openings below and click on the Classification Title to view the description and duties, minimum requirements, position details, duty statement, and application instructions. The duty statement will provide details of the work involved for the specific position.
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| Classification Title | Date Posted | Office / Division | Final Filing Date | Exam |
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| Electric Generation System Program Specialist I RPA 610-234 *Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position.* Plus an additional recruitment and retention pay of $300 per month. |
4/24/2026 |
Fuels and Transportation Division / Infrastructure Modeling and Assessment Unit |
5/15/2026 |
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| Electric Generation System Program Specialist II RPA 860-253 Will consider EGSPS I |
5/4/2026 |
Energy Assessments Division / Supply Analysis Office / Natural Gas Unit |
5/19/2026 |
EGSPS I Exam |
| Energy Analyst RPA 320-238 Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position. |
4/21/2026 |
Energy Research and Development Division / Energy Supply Branch |
5/12/2026 |
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| Energy Analyst RPA 430-237 |
4/28/2026 |
Efficiency Division / Building Standards Branch |
5/19/2026 |
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| Mechanical Engineer RPA 330-235 Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position. |
4/22/2026 |
Energy Research and Development Division / Energy Systems & Transportation |
5/13/2026 |
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| Program and Project Supervisor, Public Utilities Commission RPA 450-247 Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position. |
5/1/2026 |
Efficiency Division / Standards Compliance |
5/22/2026 |
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| Program and Project Supervisor, Public Utilities Commission RPA 460-212 Pending DOF Approval. Training & Development Assignment may be considered for this position. |
5/4/2026 |
Efficiency Division / Load Flexibility |
6/3/2026 |
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| Research Specialist IV RPA 800-256 |
4/29/2026 |
Energy Assessments Division / Fuels Analysis Branch |
5/11/2026 |
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| Staff Air Pollution Specialist RPA 610-179 |
5/4/2026 |
Fuels and Transportation Division / Program Integration Unit |
5/19/2026 |
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