Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Transportation Maintenance Engineer
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Transportation Maintenance Engineer
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Branch Chief of the Traffic Maintenance Engineering (TME) & Intelligence Transportation Systems (ITS) Maintenance Support), the Transportation Engineer, Electrical (Transportation Maintenance Engineer) performs a wide variety of professional electrical and electronic engineering work to support the Traffic Safety & Operations Division-Transportation Management Center. The incumbent develops and reviews Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E), provides construction and contract support, troubleshoots system issues, maintains Electrical Systems (ES), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and other emerging technologies, and does other related work. As the incumbent progresses in experience, assignments are more complex and may function as a lead person over the activities of various electrical and electronic engineering and technical personnel. 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions
Position located at 7183 Opportunity Road, San Diego, CA 92111, San Diego County. Work environment is both indoors and in the field. While working indoors in an office setting, the incumbent works in a climate‑controlled environment with artificial lighting. Multi‑floored buildings are equipped with elevators and stairs. For outdoor field work activities, the incumbent may be exposed to variable traffic conditions, dirt, dust, chemicals, loud noise, uneven surfaces, and severe weather conditions. The incumbent must be aware and comply with field safety procedures when working in the field. Travel throughout the District is required, which includes San Diego and Imperial Counties. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required to operate a State‑owned or leased vehicle. Working at night and overtime may be required. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Special Requirements
Appointment to Range D requires possession of a valid certificate of registration as an electrical engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Appointment to this position requires passing the Department of Justice (DOJ) background check. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – Applicants must also submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The 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 this position. Failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may not be considered and may result in disqualification for the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must follow the number format, must respond to the criteria below, must not exceed two pages in length, and be typed in size 11‑point Arial font. Describe your knowledge, skills, and experience in performing electrical and electronic design and how you applied electrical engineering principles, codes, or safety standards. Describe your experience using Computer‑Aided Design (CADD), engineering software, database applications, Microsoft Office suite programs, and networking applications. Describe your experience in analyzing or troubleshooting when you encountered a problem or unexpected issue in a communication network, electrical, or electronic systems. Describe your experience collaborating as part of a team. Provide examples of how you communicated information, built working relationships with team members and external groups. Describe your experience preparing reports, correspondence, presentations, and providing recommendations. Include examples of how you communicated information clearly to different audiences. 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 Department of Transportation California Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-494936 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana, CA 92705 Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages Department of Transportation California Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-494936 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana, CA 92705 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 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. Statement of Qualifications – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
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Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Branch Chief of the Traffic Maintenance Engineering (TME) & Intelligence Transportation Systems (ITS) Maintenance Support), the Transportation Engineer, Electrical (Transportation Maintenance Engineer) performs a wide variety of professional electrical and electronic engineering work to support the Traffic Safety & Operations Division-Transportation Management Center. The incumbent develops and reviews Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E), provides construction and contract support, troubleshoots system issues, maintains Electrical Systems (ES), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and other emerging technologies, and does other related work. As the incumbent progresses in experience, assignments are more complex and may function as a lead person over the activities of various electrical and electronic engineering and technical personnel. 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions
Position located at 7183 Opportunity Road, San Diego, CA 92111, San Diego County. Work environment is both indoors and in the field. While working indoors in an office setting, the incumbent works in a climate‑controlled environment with artificial lighting. Multi‑floored buildings are equipped with elevators and stairs. For outdoor field work activities, the incumbent may be exposed to variable traffic conditions, dirt, dust, chemicals, loud noise, uneven surfaces, and severe weather conditions. The incumbent must be aware and comply with field safety procedures when working in the field. Travel throughout the District is required, which includes San Diego and Imperial Counties. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required to operate a State‑owned or leased vehicle. Working at night and overtime may be required. Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Special Requirements
Appointment to Range D requires possession of a valid certificate of registration as an electrical engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Appointment to this position requires passing the Department of Justice (DOJ) background check. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – Applicants must also submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The 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 this position. Failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may not be considered and may result in disqualification for the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must follow the number format, must respond to the criteria below, must not exceed two pages in length, and be typed in size 11‑point Arial font. Describe your knowledge, skills, and experience in performing electrical and electronic design and how you applied electrical engineering principles, codes, or safety standards. Describe your experience using Computer‑Aided Design (CADD), engineering software, database applications, Microsoft Office suite programs, and networking applications. Describe your experience in analyzing or troubleshooting when you encountered a problem or unexpected issue in a communication network, electrical, or electronic systems. Describe your experience collaborating as part of a team. Provide examples of how you communicated information, built working relationships with team members and external groups. Describe your experience preparing reports, correspondence, presentations, and providing recommendations. Include examples of how you communicated information clearly to different audiences. 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 Department of Transportation California Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-494936 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana, CA 92705 Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages Department of Transportation California Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-494936 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana, CA 92705 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 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. Statement of Qualifications – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
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