ASSOCIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
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ASSOCIATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Salary
$113,652.00 - $145,068.00 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
C3495F
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
7/2/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
C3495F
FILING PERIOD
We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until, Thursday, July 2, 2026, 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be receivedbefore 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Thursday, July 2, 2026, to be accepted.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.
Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 39 diverse departments and over 2,100 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different @types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment!
For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.
If you have questions about working for LA County, including current open recruitments, tips on crafting a resume or acing an interview, career planning, or any other general information, please visit our website at: https://hr.lacounty.gov/.
OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING, AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.
Essential Job Functions
Creates written plans for the installation and maintenance of electrical or electronic systems using office productivity and professional engineering software (e.g., CADD, BlueBeam) to ensure state code and NEC (National Electrical Code) compliance in proposed or current residential, commercial, or county infrastructure projects such as high voltage systems, lighting systems, energy source systems and modules, and automation systems.
Reads and evaluates single-line diagrams of proposed electrical systems for accuracy, proper sizing, and viable application to the proposed project.
Reviews plan submissions and design specifications for the installation or maintenance of electrical or electronic systems by outside parties using applied mathematics and engineering software (e.g., CADD, BlueBeam) in order to ensure accuracy and compliance with NEC code and safety standards.
Reviews customer submissions (e.g. project plans, cost estimates) for accuracy and viability.
Approves plans or permits submitted by customers that meet NEC standards and comply with relevant county policies.
Reviews subordinate work (e.g. analysis, drafting) regarding plans, specifications, or cost proposals to ensure accuracy, code-compliance, and quality.
Reviews design plans, specifications, electronic logs, mathematical analyses, and computer reports to determine whether information is accurate, complete, and up to date.
Prepares correspondence such as letters and e-mails responding to customer inquiries or personnel complaints in order to resolve issues while complying with Department and County guidelines.
For more information, please view the classification specification:Associate Electrical Engineer (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065637) .
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an electrical engineering curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or equivalent experience and a minimum of one year's professional engineering experience** beyond the minimum required for the California license.
LICENSE:
A valid California State Certificate of Registration as an Electrical Engineer.***
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Membership in professional electrical engineering is encouraged.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) days of the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted.
For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
**A qualifying degree is one where either the undergraduate or postgraduate electrical engineering curriculum is accredited by ABET, as supported by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
**Professional engineering experience is defined as: The professional practice of rendering service requiring education, training and experience in engineering sciences, and the application of special knowledge for the purpose of securing compliance with specifications and design for any such work.
***Applicant must provide a copy of their valid California State Certificate of Registration with their application or within five (5) business days from the end of the filing period. A printout from the State of California Consumer Affairs website will be accepted. Applications submitted without the required certificate of registration will be rejected as incomplete. Registration will be subject to verification before being appointed.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:
PART I: Multiple Choice and Simulation Assessment,weighted at 50%, measuring the following competencies:
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
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
PART II: An evaluation of Training and Experience,weighted at 50%, measuring technical knowledge in areas of electrical engineering design, inspection, and project coordination.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE 70% OR HIGHER ON THE COMBINED SCORE OF PARTS I AND II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.
TESTING ACCOMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
SCORES CANNOT BE GIVEN OVER THE TELEPHONE.
TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance".
Online practice tests are available athttps://www.shl.com/shldirect/en/practice-tests/.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use the list to fill vacancies in Public Works as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING USER ID, EMAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department Contact Name: Marlyn Garcia
Department Contact Phone:(626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Tele@type Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone tele@type equipment may leave messages by calling the tele@type phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\PPG\115.pdf
Revised September 2025
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
I understand the above information and instructions.
04
Do you have a Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university in an electrical engineering curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)**?
*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) days of the end of the filing period. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted.
**A qualifying degree is one where either the undergraduate or postgraduate electrical engineering curriculum is accredited by ABET, as supported by the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
Yes, and I have attached a copy to my application.
Yes, and I will email a copy to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) days from the end of the filing period.
No, I do not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering.
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If you have a Bachelor's degree, please attach a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to your application or email it to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) days from the end of the filing period. If you fail to attach a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to your application and/or fail to email your copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution to the e-mail address listed on the bulletin, your application will be rejected.
I understand the above information.
06
How many years of professional engineering experience** do you have in Electrical Engineering?
**Professional engineering experience is defined as: The professional practice of rendering service requiring education, training and experience in engineering sciences, and the application of special knowledge for the purpose of securing compliance with specifications and design for any such work.
7 years or more
6 years to less than 7 years
5 years to less than 6 years
4 years to less than 5 years
3 years to less than 4 years
2 years to less than 3 years
1 year to less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
N/A - Not Applicable
07
Do you have a valid California State Certificate of Registration as an Electrical Engineer***?
***Applicant must provide a copy of their valid California State Certificate of Registration with your application or within five (5) days from the end of the filing period. A printout from the State of California Consumer Affairs website will be accepted. Applications submitted without the required certificate of registration will be rejected as incomplete. Registration will be subject to verification before being appointed.
Yes, and I have attached a copy to my application.
Yes, and I will email a copy to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days from the end of the filing period.
No, I do not possess a valid California State Certificate of Registration as an Electrical Engineer.
08
If you answered "Yes" to Question #7, please provide the followingLicense details:
Name:
License Number:
License Type:
Issued Date:
Expiration Date:
Address:
If you do not have a valid California State Certificate of Registration as an Electrical Engineer, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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Training & Experience Evaluation
Instructions:Questions10 through 21are a self-assessment of your training and experience as it relates to the position of Associate Electrical Engineer. The Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation is weighted at50%of your final examination score. All information that you provide is subject to verification. This assessment will evaluate your knowledge, skills, and abilities gained in the following areas:
Knowledge of electrical engineering science. - Knowledge of applied mathematics. - Knowledge of codes and standards. - Knowledge of data analysis techniques. - Knowledge of relevant software, including office productivity software. - Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and workplace safety standards.
In order to receive credit for your responses, please make sure to provide any supporting work history when prompted. Comments such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
Certification Statement:By completing the following self-assessment, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this Training and Experience Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may verify the information that I have provided.I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or intentional omissions of material facts violate Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions that may include removal from this examination and dismissal from County employment.
I have read and understood the above instructions and certification statement.
10
How many years of professional engineering experience** do you have beyond the minimum requirement for the California State Certificate of Registration as an Electrical Engineer?
**Professional engineering experience is defined as: The professional practice of rendering service requiring education, training and experience in engineering sciences, and the application of special knowledge for the purpose of securing compliance with specifications and design for any such work.
At least 1 year, but less than 2 years
2 years, but less than 3 years
3 years, but less than 4 years
4 years or more
N/A - Not Applicable
11
To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 10, in the textbox below, please describe your experience inprofessional engineering. Include the following information:
-Official Payroll title
-Employer and Department
-Dates of employment: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy)
-Number of hours worked per week
-Duties performed
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
12
Please select all mathematical or engineering calculation tasks you have performed:
Electrical load calculations
Voltage drop calculations
Fault current calculations
Energy usage or efficiency calculations
Cost materials quantity calculations
None of the above
13
To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 12, in the textbox below, please describe themathematical or engineering calculation tasksyou have performed as a regular part of your job duties, including at leastONE (1)example forEACH@type of calculation that was selected. Include the following information:
-Official Payroll title
-Employer and Department
-Dates of employment: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy)
-Number of hours worked per week
-Duties performed
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
14
Please select all electrical codes and/or standards you have applied in your work.
National Electrical Code
Energy efficiency standards
State electrical standards
NEMA standards
None of the above
15
To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 14, in the textbox below, please describe your experienceapplying electrical codes and/or standardsas a regular part of your job duties, including at leastONE (1)example ofEACH@type of standard or code that was selected. Include the following information:
-Official Payroll title
-Employer and Department
-Dates of employment: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy)
-Number of hours worked per week
-Duties performed
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
16
Please indicate all software or technical tools you have used in performing electrical engineering duties.
AutoCAD or similar drafting software
Revit or BIM software
Bluebeam or digital plan review software
Short-circuit or arc-fault calculation software
Microsoft Excel (for calculations or analysis)
Microsoft Outlook or other office productivity tools
None of the above
17
To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 16, in the textbox below, please describe your experience withsoftware or technical toolsyou have used in performing electrical engineering duties as a regular part of your job duties, including at leastONE (1)example ofEACHsoftware or tool that was selected. Include the following information:
-Official Payroll title
-Employer and Department
-Dates of employment: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy)
-Number of hours worked per week
-Duties performed
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
18
Have you completed EEO or workplace conduct trainings in order to maintain a safe and compliant workplace?
Yes
No
19
To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 18, in the textbox below, please describe theEEO or workplace conduct trainingthat you completed. Include the following information:
-Official Payroll title
-Employer and Department
-Dates of employment: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy)
-Number of hours worked per week
-Duties performed
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
20
Please indicate the frequency at which you perform electrical engineering design, analysis, or technical review work.
Less than once per month
1-3 times per month
Weekly
Several times per week
Daily
None of the above
21
To receive credit for your experience selected in Question 20, in the textbox below, please describe your experience withperforming electrical engineering design, analysis, or technical review work, including at leastONE (1)example of your experience. Include the following information:
-Official Payroll title
-Employer and Department
-Dates of employment: FROM (mm/dd/yy) - TO (mm/dd/yy)
-Number of hours worked per week
-Duties performed
If you do not have any experience under this option, please write"DOES NOT APPLY".
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
Required Question
Employer
County of Los Angeles
Address
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Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website
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