Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Transportation Engineer
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Transportation Engineer
Department of Transportation Job Description and Duties
The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Structures and Engineering Services, Office of Electrical, Mechanical, Water, and Wastewater (OEMWW), is recruiting for a Transportation Engineer (Electrical) position, located in Sacramento. This position exists within the Office of Electrical, Mechanical, Water & Wastewater Engineering (OEMWW). Under the direction of a Senior Electrical Engineer (Supervisor), incumbent will perform electrical engineering design, specification writing, estimating, and inspection work involved in the design, construction and maintenance of Department facilities and systems. Facilities include: storm water drainage pumping plants, sewage lift stations, vehicular tunnels, movable bridges, safety roadside rest areas, highway maintenance stations, equipment repair shops, toll plazas, truck weigh and inspection facilities, office buildings, water and wastewater facilities, and other transportation-related facilities. Systems include power distribution, lighting, communication, SCADA, complex PLC controls, EV charging stations, photovoltaic and security. Traveling and driving to various locations and field inspections are required. PARF# 59-6-100 / JC-496659 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 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. 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 1801 30th Street, FMP I, Sacramento, CA 95816, Sacramento County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 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
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned vehicle, leased vehicle or personal vehicle to perform these duties. Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Electrical) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 1 page, single‑spaced, using 12‑point font. Address each of the SOQ questions individually. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Please explain your experience as it relates to the questions below: 1. Describe your knowledge and experience that would make you a good candidate for the Electrical Engineer position in Electrical Maintenance and Special Projects branch. 2. Describe your experience working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight delivery timelines while maintaining your work quality. 3. Describe your experience troubleshooting issues with electrical equipment and your ability to provide clear direction to remedy said issues immediately. 4. Provide some examples of excellent customer service and team work from your experience. 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 Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Drop‑Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
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Department of Transportation Job Description and Duties
The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Structures and Engineering Services, Office of Electrical, Mechanical, Water, and Wastewater (OEMWW), is recruiting for a Transportation Engineer (Electrical) position, located in Sacramento. This position exists within the Office of Electrical, Mechanical, Water & Wastewater Engineering (OEMWW). Under the direction of a Senior Electrical Engineer (Supervisor), incumbent will perform electrical engineering design, specification writing, estimating, and inspection work involved in the design, construction and maintenance of Department facilities and systems. Facilities include: storm water drainage pumping plants, sewage lift stations, vehicular tunnels, movable bridges, safety roadside rest areas, highway maintenance stations, equipment repair shops, toll plazas, truck weigh and inspection facilities, office buildings, water and wastewater facilities, and other transportation-related facilities. Systems include power distribution, lighting, communication, SCADA, complex PLC controls, EV charging stations, photovoltaic and security. Traveling and driving to various locations and field inspections are required. PARF# 59-6-100 / JC-496659 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 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. 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 1801 30th Street, FMP I, Sacramento, CA 95816, Sacramento County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 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
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned vehicle, leased vehicle or personal vehicle to perform these duties. Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Electrical) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 1 page, single‑spaced, using 12‑point font. Address each of the SOQ questions individually. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Please explain your experience as it relates to the questions below: 1. Describe your knowledge and experience that would make you a good candidate for the Electrical Engineer position in Electrical Maintenance and Special Projects branch. 2. Describe your experience working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight delivery timelines while maintaining your work quality. 3. Describe your experience troubleshooting issues with electrical equipment and your ability to provide clear direction to remedy said issues immediately. 4. Provide some examples of excellent customer service and team work from your experience. 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 Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036 Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Transportation Drop‑Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 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 required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications – Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
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