Assistant Director of Electric Utility
City of Santa Clara - Silicon Valley Power

City of Santa Clara - Silicon Valley Power is seeking an Assistant Director of Electric Utility. The Assistant Director will manage and direct management, professional and administrative support employees in the Electric Department and will need to work well with customers, professionals, developers, counter parties and all City Departments. The Assistant Director may act as the Chief Electric Utility Officer (Director) or Electric Utility Chief Operating Officer in his/her absence.
The ideal candidate will have skills and attributes in the following areas:
  • Experience in high-growth environments
  • Utility operations leadership
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Adaptability and resilience under pressure
  • Strategic planning and vision
  • Change management expertise
  • Staff coaching and mentoring
  • Talent development and succession planning
  • Accountability and performance management
  • Hands-on, working-manager leadership style
  • Public-private partnership experience

Location: Santa Clara, California
Salary: $272,169.36 - $352,222.44
Final filing date: First review of applications: August 3, 2026
Please make sure to have your Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.