California Public Utilities Commission · 11 hours ago
Utilities Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$6,488/mo - $12,152/moThe California Public Utilities Commission is dedicated to ensuring safe and reliable rail transportation in California. The Utilities Engineer role involves inspecting compliance with regulations and standards, developing safety recommendations, and preparing reports related to rail transit safety.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
Enforcing Commission’s rules, regulations, and policies, and relevant portions of the California PU Code
Perform technical engineering work in developing safety recommendations and regulations involving the design, construction, operation and maintenance of light rail transit systems
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
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
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
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
Attend week-long training; both within and outside of the State of California
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
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)
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)
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting
Company
California Public Utilities Commission
California Public Utilities Commission empowers California through access to safe, clean, and utility services and infrastructure.
Founded in 1911
1001-5000 employees
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