This posting states its location as Los Angeles County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

Under general direction of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor) supervises staff and oversees processes to ensure efficient, timely and quality production of: engineering designs, technical specifications; cost calculations and financial documents; project studies and reports; and related field investigation/inspection activities pertaining to planning, design, construction, and operation of electrical systems that encompass lighting, traffic control, and signalization of state highway systems. Oversees activities that support the installation, maintenance, and operation of the traffic data collection and dissemination infrastructure to implement the District's Traffic Census and Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) programs. The incumbent utilizes, develops and implements general policies, procedures, operating standards, guidelines in setting performance objectives and priorities that fulfill various Division, District and Departmental goals. Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Electrical Engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.
PARF# 07-27-0329 / JC-537602

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 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.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 100 S Main St Los Angeles CA, Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The incumbent works in a climate-controlled office setting under artificial and natural lighting for the majority of the time. On occasion, the incumbent will be required to travel and be exposed to traffic conditions in the field.

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.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an Electrical Engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing
• Please follow the instructions below
• failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview
• Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below
• The SOQ must be typed single spaced, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font
• Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must demonstrate your: • Knowledge of traffic control devices and their applications, highway lighting, sign illumination and materials, electrical theory and practice, electrical equipment, power distribution and control systems • Experience leading the development of PS&E for various electric facilities on the State Highway System. • Experience coordinating with local agencies on the design of traffic signals, street lighting and other electric facilities as related to transportation. • Knowledge and application of effective supervision and leadership skills
• This includes acting in a supervisory/lead capacity, assigning duties, evaluating employee work performance, employee development, and evaluating employee abilities. • Experience in successfully communicating in a variety of settings and in a variety of formats. • Experience balancing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification
• Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment
• Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent
• Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or
• Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.