SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

Caltrans; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in California seeks a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical systems for highway projects, including lighting and traffic management. The position reports to the South Area Construction Manager and requires guidance to engineers and technicians while coordinating electrical work and safety considerations.

The incumbent supervises contracts, directs construction electrical activities, and advises on construction safety related to electrical contract

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid California Professional Engineer Electrical License.
• Experience supervising engineers and technicians on electrical and traffic management projects.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate highway construction electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classifications of engineers and technicians providing electrical, and traffic management support.
• Guide Resident Engineers on contracts involving highway electrical systems, lighting, and traffic control.
• Advise staff on construction safety relating to electrical contract administration.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Leadership

Supervision

Construction management

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.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534657

Position #(s): 903-502-3164-XXX

Working Title: Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer

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: Yolo 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

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

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 general direction of the South Area Construction Manager (a Supervising Transportation Engineer), the incumbent provides expertise to and supervises various classifications of engineers and technicians providing construction technical support on electrical, and traffic management activities. Incumbent will provide guidance to Resident Engineers on contracts dealing with highway electrical systems, including highway lighting, traffic control, and traffic management systems; will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating highway construction electrical work. Incumbent is also responsible for advising staff on construction safety as it relates to electrical contract administration. Must possess a valid California Professional Engineer Electrical License.

PARF 03-27-0335 / JC-534657

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 .

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) valid CA Professional Engineer Electrical 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 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.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Final Filing Date: 10/17/2026

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.