ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

C3482T

FILING PERIOD
We will be accepting applications from Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Wednesday July 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, to be accepted.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We encourage everyone to apply.

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 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 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 OR WITHHOLDS 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

• Performs design detailing, drafting, and calculations for electrical projects, such as, power and lighting installations, control systems, or underground and overhead high voltage distribution systems utilizing commonly used software applications and specialized engineering software applications such as Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD).
• Assists in the design of portions of electrical and electronic systems or smaller systems using CADD.
• Assists in the planning, design, and installation of communication systems by preparing circuit designs and calculations and inspects such installations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Reviews less complex electrical plans and calculations for County or private construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and sound engineering principles. Transfers or reviews the transfer of as-built notations from construction drawings to produce record drawings.
• Assists in performing computations involved in drafting and minor design.
• Compiles data for plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Assists in the review of shop drawings and in field follow-ups and inspections of equipment during fabrication and installation.
• Assists with the performance of field inspections and surveys of existing electrical facilities to ensure conformity with electrical codes and industry standards, and assists in the preparation of reports detailing field conditions.

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
A Bachelor's degree or higher* from an accredited college or university in an electrical engineering curriculum approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

LICENSE
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.

PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - 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 copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within five (5) business days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. If you are unable to attach the required documents, please e-mail them to dhughes@dpw.lacounty.gov .

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if accredited by ABET and evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.

Required documents not submitted with the application must be emailed to pwexams@dpw.lacounty.gov within five (5) business days of filing your application. All emails must clearly identify the applicant's name, and the subject line must include the exam name and exam number.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Membership in professional organizations such as the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and other nationally recognized organizations is encouraged.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination process will consist of a Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100% assessing:

•Graduate potential
•Achievement
•Responsibility
•Working relationships
•Analyzing information
•Learning quickly
•Generating new ideas
•Using time efficiently
•Working to high quality standards
•Adapting to change
•Coping with setbacks and criticism
•Fostering team cohesion
•Following Instructions

Applicants will need to meet the requirements and achieve 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible list.
MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

NOTE: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add dhughes@dpw.lacounty.gov , klent@hr.lacounty.gov , info@governmentjobs.com , talentcentral@shl.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their scores automatically transferred to this examination.
This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test scores may be transferred.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
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.
TEST PREPERATION:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/ . Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section. You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html . While the guides will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review all related materials that you deem necessary.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The list of successful candidates built from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of 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.

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.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• pwexams@dpw.lacounty.gov
• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

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 OF USER ID, E-MAIL, 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.

Department Contact Name: Dennis Hughes
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: pwexams@dpw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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Closing Date/Time: 7/30/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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