Utilities Engineer

Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

Under supervision of the Senior Utilities Engineer (Supervisor), Utilities Engineers in the Rail Transit Safety Section (RTSB) spend (up to) about half their time in the field inspecting for compliance with Commission General Orders, Public Utilities Code, Federal regulations and industry standards. RTSB Engineers include enforcing Commission’s rules, regulations, and policies, and relevant portions of the California PU Code. RTSB Engineers perform technical engineering work in developing safety recommendations and regulations involving the design, construction, operation and maintenance of light rail transit systems. Time in the home office is spent preparing authorization letters and resolutions, writing clear and comprehensive investigation reports, evaluating plans and documents, researching rail safety and new technology, analyzing rail accident data, commenting on environmental documents, and occasionally, preparing for and testifying in formal proceedings before the Commission. RTSB Engineers lead internal and external meetings that require the ability to clearly articulate complicate issues when recommending solutions based on engineering judgment and/or specific regulations.

In general, this position will require the Engineer to work independently or with other professionals inside and outside the agency; and require that the Engineer establish and maintain cooperative, positive, and productive working relationships. This position requires an ability to travel to assigned territory, including overnight stays within the State of California, travel to the Commission's Sacramento office in a reasonable amount of time and, on occasion, to work evenings and weekends. RTSB Engineers will also attend week-long training; both within and outside of the State of California. Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C is required.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position requires travel.

This is a hybrid position that will require the selected candidate to report to their assigned headquarter office a minimum of two (2) days a week. Hybrid positions may be eligible for telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. In accordance with CPUC Telework Policy, telework arrangements are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C is required.

Prepare and submit a narrative description of how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position. The SOQ should provide specific details and examples that clearly demonstrate your qualifications. Refer to the job description and duties, and duty statement to prepare your response. Applicants who do not submit a completed SOQ and writing that exceeds the page limit will not be considered or scored. All information in the SOQ is subject to verification. The SOQ must be no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced, and no more than two pages.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing .

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma . An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

Employment information on the STD 678 State Application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

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:

• Experience in technical engineering investigations and analyses of complex issues.
• Experience in interpreting and applying safety regulations and industry-wide standards and practices.
• Experience in preparing clear and comprehensive reports on complex and/or technical issues.
• Possession of Engineering-in-Training Certification or Professional Engineering License.

Benefits

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 required and must be included.
• Other - Narrative is required. Please see “Special Requirements” for instructions.
• Other - Cover letter is required. Please submit a cover letter of not more than one typewritten page and no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced which describes how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position.