Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Chief, Electrical Design Branch (a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer), the incumbent performs transportation field and office electrical, electronic, and related traffic engineering work of average difficulty. The incumbent performs electrical engineering duties in support of the Division of Traffic Operations, including the planning, operations, and design of Traffic Management System (TMS) elements including traffic signals, ramp metering systems, closed-circuit television systems (CCTV), Changeable Message Signs (CMS) and traffic census stations.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: .

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: .

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 and search by typing in the classification title.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Position Location - 703 B Street, Marysville, CA 95901 in Yuba County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employee may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to traffic, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold.

Special Requirements

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.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) along with a state application (form STD 678). The SOQ must specifically address the question below, no more than 2 pages maximum and in 12-point font. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

1. Please describe how your education and experience would enable you to conduct the typical duties listed in the duty statemen for this position.

2. Provide specific examples of your experience that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of an Electrical Design engineer.

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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number JC-536030, PARF# 03-27-0377 and title Transportation Engineer (Electrical) of the position must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 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 - (SOQ) is required.  Please see the Special Requirements section for the SOQ instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office

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