Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer, Supervisor (Branch Chief, Electrical Systems), the Transportation Engineer, Electrical (Transportation Electrical Engineer) performs a wide variety of professional electrical and electronic engineering responsibilities in support of the Traffic Safety & Operations Division-Transportation Management Center. The incumbent supports the planning, design, operation, analysis, and performance of Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Duties include engineering analysis, system optimization, asset management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to improve system reliability, mobility, and safety on the State Highway System.
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.
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.
PARF# 11-26-0263 / JC-519313
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 [email protected] 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.
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Working Conditions
Position located at 7183 Opportunity Road, San Diego, CA 92111, San Diego County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
The incumbent works in a combination of office and field environments. Office work is performed in a climate-controlled setting under artificial lighting and may require use of multi-level buildings equipped with elevators and stairs. Field work is conducted at or near active roadways and transportation facilities, where the incumbent may be exposed to traffic, loud noise, dust, dirt, uneven terrain, varying weather conditions, and other environmental factors. The incumbent is required to follow all applicable safety policies and procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment when performing field duties. Travel throughout the District, including San Diego County and Imperial County, is required. Possession of a valid driver's license is required to operate a State-owned or leased vehicle. Work hours may include occasional overtime, night work, or irregular shifts based on operations or project needs.
