Associate Electrical Engineer

The County of Los Angeles Public Works offers an on-site Associate Electrical Engineer role in Los Angeles, CA. This position provides a monthly salary range of USD 9,471 to 12,089 and uses an exam-based selection process. The role focuses on designing, reviewing, and coordinating electrical systems to ensure NEC compliance across county infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop written plans for installing and maintaining electrical or electronic systems, using office productivity tools and professional engineering software (including CADD and BlueBeam) to ensure state code and NEC compliance for proposed or current county projects such as high voltage systems, lighting, energy source systems and modules, and automation systems.
• Read and evaluate single-line diagrams of proposed electrical systems for accuracy, proper sizing, and viable application to the project.
• Review plan submissions and design specifications from outside parties using applied mathematics and engineering software to ensure accuracy and NEC code compliance and safety standards.
• Assess customer submissions (e.g., project plans, cost estimates) for accuracy and viability.
• Approve plans or permits that meet NEC standards and align with relevant county policies.
• Review subordinate work (analysis, drafting) related to plans, specifications, or cost proposals to ensure accuracy, code compliance, and quality.
• Examine design plans, specifications, electronic logs, mathematical analyses, and computer reports to confirm information is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Prepare correspondence such as letters and emails to respond to customer inquiries or personnel complaints while adhering to Department and County guidelines.

Examination Content

• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Maintaining Good Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Adapting to Change
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Willingness to Learn
• Responsibility
• Numerical Reasoning

Test Preparation

Certain information for preparation is available on the County HR toolkit site at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/, specifically the Employment Test Assistance section. Online practice tests can be found at SHL Practice Tests.

Eligibility and Vacancy Information

Applicants who pass the assessments are placed on a 12 month list used to fill Public Works vacancies as they occur.

Application and Filing Information

• Online applications only; applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted.
• Complete the application with relevant job experience, including employer name and address, job title, start and end dates, hours per week, and a description of work performed.
• Information provided may be verified at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment.
• Falsification of information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
• Copying verbatim from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience is not sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements and may lead to disqualification.
• Notifications will be sent to the email address provided on the application; ensure it is valid and regularly monitored.
• New email addresses must be verified, which can be done at governmentjobs.com when prompted.
• Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number; include yours when applying.
• Candidates with limited computer access can apply using public library computers in Los Angeles County.
• Each applicant must file using their own user ID and password; do not share credentials.
• ARDI prioritizes anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices as part of the County’s strategic goals.

Contact Information

• Department Contact Name: Marlyn Garcia
• Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
• Department Contact Email: [email protected]
• ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
• Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
• California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922