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Under the supervision of the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer and direction of one or more Resident Engineers (RE), the Transportation Engineer (Electrical), an Assistant Resident Engineer, performs a wide variety of professional engineering work in field and office settings. The incumbent is directly responsible for administering construction contracts and reviewing the work of contractor forces.

The incumbent reviews the work progress to ensure compliance with contract documents. This includes progressive monitoring of materials and methods used, as well as inspection of the finished products prior to acceptance. The incumbent assures appropriate measurement and payment is made and that all project documentation is completed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The incumbent is responsible to proactively review the contract documents for identifying and / or preparing any change orders needed to resolve conflicts and / or recommended improvements.

PARF# 07-6-359 / JC-490399

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.

T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 13171 Telfair Ave., Suite 101, Sylmar, CA 91342, Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Workload may subject incumbent to night work, frequent changes in work shift, frequent changes of work hours and workdays, and geographic transfer. Incumbent will be exposed to various work environments. Vacations may be restricted during peak times. Overtime maybe required.

Incumbent may be required to carry cell phone and provide after hours contact information to his / her supervisors for purpose of emergency response as it relates to his / her construction projects. Incumbent may be called back to the work site after he / she has completed his / her normal work shift and left the work site, and / or may be required to remain at the work site or at home and return to the work site on short notice.

This position requires the incumbent to work both indoors and outdoors. Outdoors activity includes exposure to moving traffic, working on uneven terrain, adjacent to heavy equipment, chemicals, lab conditions, gas, fumes, high decibels of noise, dust, humidity, and weather conditions of extreme heat and / or cold. May require working in the field at night. Night work requires ability to work with artificial lighting. Ability to maintain alertness to the environment is critical. While indoors, performs tasks related to contact administration, documentation, and / or communications with other personnel. Work locations may be in the vicinity of the construction project. Office space may be in the office building and / or trailers.

Hard-hat and shirt and safety vest, or approved safety shirt, and long pants - no shorts or cutoffs- must be worn at all time in the field, without any exceptions. Personal safety requirements include but are not limited to :

Work boots, in good sturdy condition, must be worn to provide foot and ankle support and protection.

Provided safety gear, hard-hat, safety glasses, and safety vest, hearing protection devices, gloves, respirator, and other gear must be worn as required by Department.

Your duty statement maybe updated on a yearly basis and / or as your job functions change.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-490399

Position #(s) : 907-509-3609-XXX

Working Title :

Assistant Resident Engineer

Classification :

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A

7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B

8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C

9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

of Positions : Multiple

Work Location : Los Angeles County

Telework : In Office

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission : Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision : A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website : www.dot.ca.gov

Director's EEO Policy :

Director's EEO Policy Statement :

Special Requirements

The field construction office is located in Sylmar. The projects are in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.

Position involves work at various locations to include job sites exposed to the elements, and inside office settings in a climate-controlled environment, under artificial light, with fluctuations in temperature. He / she will be required to access construction sites on a frequent basis and may be required to work for long periods of time at a keyboard and video display terminal.

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.

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.

Final Filing Date : 9 / 13 / 2025

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. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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

California Department of Transportation

Attn : Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-490399

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana , CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :

Department of Transportation

Caltrans District 7 Los Angeles

Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-490399 - MS 50 (DHR)

100 S. Main Street

Los Angeles , CA 90012

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

08 : 00 AM - 05 : 00 PM

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 :

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate :

A valid California Driver's License is mandatory.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact :

Ces Jaurigue

213) 269-1867

ces.jaurigue@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact : Caltrans EEO Office

844) 368-3367

Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Applications 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-490399), PARF# 07-6-359 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer (Electrical)) 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.