Description

Silicon Valley Power
City of Santa Clara, CA

Assistant Director of Electric Utility
Annual salary range: $272,169 to $352,222 DOQ
First resume review: August 3, 2026.

Silicon Valley Power (SVP), the nationally recognized municipal electric utility serving the City of Santa Clara, is seeking an accomplished executive to help lead one of the country's most innovative public power organizations.

Serving more than 57,000 customers–including many of the world's leading technology companies–SVP is preparing for unprecedented growth as electric demand is projected to nearly double. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a high-performing utility at the center of Silicon Valley.

The Assistant Director will lead Customer Development and Project Management, overseeing major customer connections, infrastructure expansion, and strategic initiatives while serving as a key member of the utility's executive leadership team. The ideal candidate brings significant electric utility leadership experience, exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, strategic vision, and a proven ability to lead organizational growth, develop high-performing teams, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

If you're ready to lead transformational projects, partner with world-class customers, and help build the utility of the future, we encourage you to apply.

To view additional qualifications and submit your resume (reflecting years and months of employment including beginning/ending dates), cover letter, and a list of six work-related references (two supervisors, two direct reports, and two colleagues) please go to: https://cpshr.us/recruitment/2632

For more information contact:

David Niemeyer
CPS HR Consulting
(916) 471-3366
[email protected]

To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/pafn
Silicon Valley Power website: https://www.siliconvalleypower.com



Silicon Valley Power is an equal opportunity employer.