Transportation Engineer; Electrical

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.

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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:
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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  and search by typing in the classification title.

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

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 120degrees, cold as low as 15degrees), 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.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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