Transportation Engineer (Electrical)
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent performs a wide variety of professional electrical engineering work in either an office or a field setting. The incumbent oversees or performs inspections of electrical and construction projects. Under close to limited direction, performs work of high degree of difficulty. Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license when operating state vehicles. This position requires both day and night work. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Department need and may travel to San Bernardino and/or Riverside counties for assignments.
PARF# 08-6-483 / JC-501311
Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Electrical in‑person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Electrical online exam prior to passing the written hurdle.
Candidates who take the TE Electrical online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility.
Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.
For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position requires the incumbent to work both indoors and outdoors. While at their base of operation, incumbent may work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Offices may be fixed buildings or trailers and may be co‑located with external partners; Local Agency and/or contractor in a combined project office facility. Work generally consists of five eight‑hour days and may require travel, overtime, weekend and night work. Vacations/Leave usage may be restricted during peak times. Night work requires ability to work under and with artificial lighting. Field activities and review locations may be in the metropolitan area or at remote sites in the vicinity of and exposure to ongoing construction projects and on and off‑highway vehicular traffic. Outside activity includes exposure to sunlight, moving traffic, loud noise, weather conditions of extreme heat and/or cold (including heat up to 120 degrees, cold as low as 15 degrees), strong winds, rain, sleet, snow, dust, and working on uneven terrain adjacent to heavy equipment while on foot and in vehicle. May come in contact with hazardous materials, pesticides, chemicals; i.e. paints, cleaners, solvents, etc. Hard hat and safety vest or approved safety shirt, acceptable footwear and other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPEs) must be worn/utilized at all times in the field, no exceptions. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and/or Department need and may travel to San Bernardino and/or Riverside counties for assignments.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Special Requirements
- Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Electrical) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Required Application Package Documents
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Important Application Instructions
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-501311), PARF# 08-6-483 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer (Electrical)) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.
NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
Benefits
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
