SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

State of California; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation in California seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer, Branch Chief to oversee electrical design across transportation projects. You will supervise Transportation Electrical Engineers and ensure high-quality electrical deliverables for toll lanes, lighting, signals, and communications.

The role requires leadership on tech innovations in the district and an active contribution to statewide committees.

Qualifications

• Professional Electrical Engineer license required.
• Valid driver's license required when operating State owned or leased vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical design of transportation projects.
• Supervise and direct Transportation Electrical Engineers in developing plans, specs and estimates.
• Help lead District on new technology and innovation from the electrical perspective.

Job description

Job Posting: Senior Electrical Engineer, Branch Chief

Department of Transportation

JC-530160 Senior Electrical Engineer, Branch Chief SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/24/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Chief, Office of Mobility Programs, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, in the Division of Traffic Operations, the employee is responsible for overseeing the electrical design of various transportation projects. Employee also supervises and directs the work of Transportation Electrical Engineers in developing and reviewing electrical plans, specifications, and estimates for use in toll lanes, highway lighting, weigh-in-motion, traffic signals, traffic control, and traffic management and communications systems. Develops quality electrical engineers, uses resources effectively and efficiently to develop quality electrical deliverables, and is an active member on the District 3 Electrical Board and other statewide committees. Helps lead the District on the implementation of new technology and innovation from the electrical perspective. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

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.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

Working Conditions

Position located at 703 B Street, Marysville, CA in Yuba County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employee may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to traffic, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530160

Position #(s): 903-350-3164-XXX

Working Title: Senior Electrical Engineer, Branch Chief

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR) $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Yuba County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Electrical Engineers License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

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

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position. 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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Kathryn Hennessy
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Catherine Cha
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.