SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

Caltrans; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in Shasta County seeks a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer/Construction Support. The role oversees resident engineers and staff, administers contracts, and coordinates across Storm Damage, IT/ITAP, equipment, and field units. A valid PE license and California driver’s license are required.

Topics include contract payments, changes, and construction compliance; a robust background in civil/structural engineering is expected; and state employment rules apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a professional licensed engineer.
• CA Professional Engineer License is required.
• Valid driver’s license required when operating state owned or leased vehicles.
• Certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises resident engineers, field staff and construction support staff.
• Administers construction contracts and provides local construction support.
• Acts as coordinator for Storm Damage, partnering, IT/ITAP, equipment and district units.
• Makes decisions on contract payments, changes and interpretations of plans and specs.

Skills

Professional engineer license

Job description

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535125
Position #(s): 928-502-3164-001
Working Title: Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer/Construction Support
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: Shasta County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: California Department of Transportation

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

Job Description And Duties

Under the direction of an Area Construction Manager, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent exercises direct supervision over resident engineers, field staff and construction support staff. Administers construction contracts, provides local construction support, and acts as a coordinator for Storm Damage, partnering, IT/ITAP, equipment, record review, and District 2 functional units. The Construction Engineer (Construction Support) conducts field reviews for contract compliance, monitors the status of construction project resources, and provides support for other construction staff including electrical and landscape specialists, materials testing, constructability reviews, workload plans, staff assignments, training coordination, vehicle assignments, equipment, A&E task orders and field office setup. Makes decisions involving contract payments, contract changes, interpretation of plans and specifications, materials testing and personnel assignments. Must be a professional licensed engineer. A valid California Drivers license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

PARF 03-27-0366 / JC-535125

A Sr. Transportation Engineer classification is also being considered for this position and advertised under JC-535114 (PARF 03-27-0367). Only one candidate will be selected. Please make sure you are applying to the correct JC#.

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 .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Professional Engineer License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• The incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license when operating state owned or leased vehicles.
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.

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. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members . Please redact birth dates and social security numbers.

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.