Utilities Engineer (JC-474147) - Rail Safety Division/Rail Transit Safety Branch

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 Click Here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

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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. 

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

Working Conditions

This position requires travel.

Special Requirements

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

Application Instructions

• Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 4/28/2025

Positions at the CPUC may be eligible for telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, and subject to meeting the telework eligibility criteria.  Telework Policy CalHR