Transportation Engineer Electrical

Transportation Engineer Electrical

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer, the incumbent will perform the transportation field and office electrical, electronic and related maintenance engineering work relating to Transportation Management Systems (TMS) elements, Traffic Signals, sign and lighting systems, communication systems, and other electrical systems. Incumbent will prepare and review reports, plans, and specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for the installation, repair and maintenance of aforementioned electrical systems. Incumbent will coordinate with the Electrical Maintenance, Traffic Operations and Construction for operational status of all field elements reporting to and from the Transportation Management Center (TMC) and other systems. Incumbent will act as maintenance engineering support in all aspects of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) field elements.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

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.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement

Minimum Requirements

• TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that describes your experience as it relates to this position / duty statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a Department of Justice background check and the incumbent is also required to sign CHP Form 101A annually.

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 :

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to :

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Attn : Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-496541

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Attn : Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-496541

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

08 : 00 AM - 05 : 00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate :

Incumbent must have advance and broad knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices. Must have ability to assist in the preparation and review of reports, plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E), basic departmental procedures as related to design, construction, and maintenance of TMS elements. Must have knowledge of computers, networks, operating systems and applications, such as MS Word, Excel, desktop database, and the ability to learn new applications. Incumbent is expected to have some knowledge of departmental operations and their interrelationship to the project development process. Must have knowledge of construction methods for the installation of Traffic Signals, TMS elements, sign and lighting systems, communication systems, and other electrical systems. Incumbent must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, prepare correspondence and reports, and communicate effectively with other Department functional units, as well as, local agencies, contractors, and consultants. Incumbent must be able to work independently to analyze situations accurately and take effective action. Incumbent must be open to change and new information; adapting their work methods in response to changing conditions or unexpected issues, and adjust quickly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.

Must have the ability to develop innovative solutions to recurring maintenance problems. Ability to work independently, learn quickly, analyze situations, and communicate tactfully and effectively with a variety of people with different backgrounds, experiences and attitudes.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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