Senior Utilities Engineer, Specialist (JC-531969)

California Public Utilities Commission; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Public Utilities Commission seeks a Senior Utilities Engineer, Specialist within the Rail Safety Division/RTSB/RTESS to oversee design, construction, and operation of rail transit systems. Under general direction, the incumbent performs complex engineering tasks, conducts specialized investigations, and may provide technical testimony in Commission proceedings while coordinating with federal and state agencies.

Hybrid telework is available.

Qualifications

• The position requires a valid California Driver's License (CDL).
• A Professional License is required; copy prior to hire.
• SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) must be submitted with page and formatting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees safety oversight for design, construction, and operation of rail transit systems.
• Performs complex engineering tasks requiring high-level analytical and technical analysis.
• Conducts specialized investigations (rail safety, security studies, accidents, rule makings, general orders).
• Leads routine activities such as reviewing safety plans, system security plans, and operating rules; inspects transit construction for safety conformance.
• Provides technical advice in Commission proceedings and may testify as an expert witness.

Job description

Working Title: Senior Utilities Engineer, Specialist

Classification: SENIOR UTILITIES ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00

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

# of Positions: 1

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Rail Safety Division/RTSB/RTESS

The mission of the Rail Safety Division (RSD) is to diligently strive to inspire safe and reliable rail transportation in California by promoting and enforcing railroad, rail crossing and rail transit safety; and by improving or establishing a positive rail safety culture therein, through our inspection and enforcement efforts and our resolve to look beyond the regulations. RSD strives to enforce state and federal laws, regulations, orders, and directives relating proactively and effectively to transportation of persons or commodities by rail. RSD is comprised of the Railroad Operations Safety Branch (ROSB), Rail Crossings and Engineering Branch (RCEB), and Rail Transit Safety Branch (RTSB).

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/

Job Description And Duties

Under general direction of a Program and Project Supervisor, the incumbent carries out the Commission’s safety oversight responsibilities for the design, construction, and operation of rail transit agencies (systems).

Performs the more difficult and complex engineering tasks of the Branch requiring a higher level of analytical and technical analysis.

Conducts specialized investigations, such as rail transit safety and security studies, accident investigations, rule-makings, general order and procedures revisions, focused technical investigations, evaluations of new or non-standard equipment or methodologies, and general order variance requests.

May be assigned a lead role in routine Branch activities including the Review of public transportation safety plans, system security plans, accident investigation plans, operating rules and other safety/security related documents. Inspect transit system performance to ensure safety and security plans are being followed.

Inspect in-process and completed rail transit system construction work to verify conformance with safety related design requirements.

Perform independent engineering studies and/or evaluate engineering research of others relating to rail transit safety.

Provide technical advice in Commission proceedings, including testimony as an expert witness. Represent the Commission at technical conferences, public meetings, meetings with government agencies, including the Federal Transit Administration, Federal Railroad Administration, and the California Legislature, and with other industry groups.

Other Job-related Duties As Required.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

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.