Communications Systems Engineer

Required Job Skills:

The Communications Systems Engineer must have a minimum of one (1) year communication and electronic experience in State Freeway and highway systems.

• Knowledge of Electronics
• Logical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving
• Mechanical aptitude
• Formal training on Communication and Electronics products
• Understands and uses electronics test equipment
• Understands data communications
• Able to work independently on most projects
• Requires limited technical support
• Associates Degree or equivalent in Electronics

Job Description:

The engineer will be responsible for maintaining the communication infrastructure systems of the freeways and highways for various California Department of Transportion (Caltrans) districts. The communication infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, data and video communication equipment, fiber optic and twisted pair cables, splice vaults, pull boxes, and cable termination facilities. Activities will include preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance,as well as inventory, testing and verification of communication equipment within the engineer's assigned area. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, DS1 multiplexers, SONET multiplexers, DACS, video multiplexers, VSAT terminals and all equipment associated with DSOs, ISDN, ATM, CCTV, wireless, dial-ups, lease lines, DSL and dedicated lines.

Daily travel is required to reach the remote field equipment. A vehicle will be provided for work transportation purposes. All required electronics test equipment will be provided.

This position is currently available throughout California and specifically in the counties listed below:

• Fresno
• Los Angeles
• Marysville
• Oakland
• Orange
• Riverside
• Sacramento
• San Bernardino
• San Diego
• Stockton
• Ventura