TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent assists to manage and monitor the up-time health performance of the State Highway System (SHS) as it relates to electrical and electronic Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

The TME performs electrical engineering and analysis to ensure reliable, continuous, and high performing TMS / ITS electrical installations within the SHS.

The TME provides support on contract management, project development, systems operation, performance, and reliability of an end-to-end TMS infrastructure that is comprised of TMS field systems, traffic control systems, communications systems, and other traffic management and electrical and electronic systems that utilize state of the art technology

Eligibility for hire is determined by your score and rank on the Transportation Engineer (Electrical) Exam. You must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

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 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.

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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.

PARF# 4-4-1271 / JC-432946

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Working Conditions

This position is located in Oakland Alameda County

Normally, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to visit the Field Facilities and Headquarters.

The incumbent shall possess a valid State of California Driver’s License. The incumbent will be required to drive either a personal or state vehicle to some locations.

The incumbent may also be required to use public transit (bus or train) or fly to Caltrans sanctioned meetings or training.

The incumbent is required to work outdoors to do field reviews, investigations, and monitor traffic problems, and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and / or extreme heat or cold.

While in the field, the incumbent must follow safety training and regulations, be constantly alert and responsible for personal safety when working alongside the roadway.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• Theposition(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
• Possessionof a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leasedvehicle.

Appointment to Range D requires avalid Professional Engineering License (Electrical) issued by the CaliforniaBoard of Registration for Professional Engineers.

For all other ranges, a PE license is notrequired.

Statement of Qualifications is required to be submitted. Resumes and Cover Letters will not replace the Statement of Qualifications.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Questions Electrical Engineer : Please answer the questions below in order. Failing to answer questions will disqualify a candidate.

• What is your knowledge or experience with changing computer properties and settings.
• Describe your knowledge or experience with IP configuration
• Describe your knowledge or experience with using a voltmeter, OTDR, and TS54 TDR
• What is your knowledge or experience of wiring configurations for RJ45, phone cables, video hybrid and cat 6 cables
• Describe your knowledge or experience using a Megger and Multimeter for testing
• What is your experience creating project documents and assembling a contract for bidding

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and / orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s) / diploma for verification.

Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted andmay be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreigntranscripts / degrees must provide a transcript / degree U.

S. equivalency reportevaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign courseworkis equivalent.

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An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.