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The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department is responsible for providing electric and water services, and public benefit programs, to residents of the City of Riverside.

We promote among our employees these Core Values:
  • Safety
  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Teamwork
  • Quality Service
  • Professionalism
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Inclusiveness and Mutual Respect
  • Community Involvement

We strive to meet our mission statement: "Riverside Public Utilities is committed to the highest quality water and electric services at the lowest possible rates to benefit the community."

The department currently has over 470 employees. As with every organization, job opportunities become available from time to time. We appreciate your interest in Riverside Public Utilities, and we welcome the addition of dedicated professionals to our already outstanding team.

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What some of our employees have to say...

"If you want a challenging and a rewarding career in the Utility industry with many opportunities for advancement, Riverside Public Utilities offers it all. We're located in the City of Riverside, California one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, an area that's a toasty 69 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter!"

Cesar Ancheta
Interim Principal Engineer

 Cesar Ancheta
Rita Nicks "As a 20-year employee of the City of Riverside Public Utilities, I have seen the Utilities grow to meet the continuous demands of the community. I have also been fortunate enough to take advantage of the city's educational program and have been given many opportunities to advance in my career. The City of Riverside Public Utilities is a wonderful place to work."

Rita Nicks
Customer Service Supervisor
"I've been working for RPU for over 15 years and it's been a great opportunity. The job is very satisfying and it's a good place to work. These are great people to work for and great people to work with."

Lee Shepeard
Power Line Technician		 Lee Shepeard