SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is recruiting for a Branch Chief, Mobility Systems Applications. The role oversees a unit that sustains engineering support, contract and project management, and technical support for ITS projects, including signal and ramp meters software.

The position requires California PE registration, SOQ submission, and strong leadership of statewide teams to advance transportation solutions while coordinating with districts and headquarters.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an electrical engineer in California.
• SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) is required and must be submitted.
• A valid driver’s license is required when operating a state vehicle.
• Ability to lead statewide teams and manage software projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervises engineers who manage statewide traffic signal operations and related software programs.
• Provides leadership for a statewide program to modernize traffic systems and meet evolving requirements.
• Leads the Mobility Systems Applications Branch and supports ITS projects.

Skills

Leadership

Software project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Written communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) registration - California

Tools

Traffic signal control software

ITS project tools

Job description

Job Posting: Branch Chief, Mobility Systems Applications

Department of Transportation

Job Title and Salary

Branch Chief, Mobility Systems Applications
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month

Employment Details

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

# of Positions: Multiple

Location

1120 N Street, Sacramento (Sacramento County).

Telework

Hybrid

• This position may be eligible for telework.


• The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy.


• Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises.


• The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs.


• Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions.


• All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Systems Development, a Supervising Transportation Electrical Engineer, the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer serves as the functional manager of the Mobility Systems Applications Branch. The incumbent supervises engineers who manage the statewide traffic signal operations and develop, support, and train staff on related traffic management and control software programs and applications. As the Traffic Signal Operations Functional Manager, the incumbent, in partnership with district practitioners, provides leadership and guidance to a statewide program to modernize and improve these systems to meet evolving operational, security, and integration requirements for California’s multi-modal transportation system.

As the Branch Chief, the incumbent leads a unit responsible for sustaining engineering support, contract and project management support, and technical support for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) projects. This includes developing software programs that controls and monitors the Department's traffic signals and ramp meters, and providing technical support for cutting-edge transportation solutions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

Supplies & Qualifications

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as an electrical engineer issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Statementof Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a StatementofQualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe your approach to leading statewide teams to formulate strategies and implement statewide guidance. 2. Describe the tools or management strategies you use to manage quality and delivery of software projects. 3. Describe your experience delivering or supporting transportation solutions. 4. Describe your ability to partner and work with a wide range of internal and external customers, including headquarters, districts, the Federal Highway Administration, and other State and local agencies.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Eligibility for Hire

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer(Supervisor) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

Application Deadline

Final Filing Date: 9/3/2026

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact:

Laura Laurent

[phone]

[e-mail]

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.