TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

Multiple positions available in Orange County, CA. Hybrid telework schedule. Permanent, full-time role.

About the role

The Maintenance TMS Engineer performs transportation field and office electrical, electronic, and related maintenance engineering work for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) elements, traffic signals, sign and lighting systems, communication systems, and other electrical systems.

Under general supervision of a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer, the incumbent prepares and reviews reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems. Coordinates with Electrical Maintenance, Traffic Operations (TO), and Construction teams for operational status of field elements reporting to and from the Transportation Management Center (TMC) and other systems. Acts as maintenance engineering support for all TMS field elements.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance engineering for TMS elements, traffic signals, sign and lighting systems, communication systems, and other electrical systems.
• Prepare and review reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for electrical system installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Coordinate with Electrical Maintenance, Traffic Operations, and Construction teams to monitor operational status of field elements.
• Provide maintenance engineering support for TMS field elements.
• Act as a liaison between field operations and the Transportation Management Center (TMC).

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required for operating state or leased vehicles.
• Must pass a Department of Justice background check.
• Must sign CHP Form 101A annually.
• 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.
• Eligibility for hire may be determined by score on the Transportation Engineer (Electrical) exam. Candidates without current eligibility must be on the state examination list.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications must be met prior to interview/appointment. If basing eligibility on education, unofficial transcripts/diploma must be provided for verification. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a U.S. equivalency evaluation report.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required (max 2 pages, single-spaced, 12-point font):

• Describe how your education, knowledge, and experience qualify you for this position.
• Describe experience working with multiple stakeholders on complex issues and meeting various demands.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including preparing technical reports, memorandums, and presentations.
• Describe experience with Transportation Management System (TMS) technologies and system administration tasks, including examples of supporting, configuring, or troubleshooting transportation-related systems and communication networks.

Pay

• Range A: $6,488.00 – $7,735.00 per month
• Range B: $7,428.00 – $9,296.00 per month
• Range C: $8,896.00 – $11,131.00 per month
• Range D: $9,712.00 – $12,152.00 per month

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