Transportation Electrical Engineer — ITS & TMS Specialist

Caltrans; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) to support the Traffic Safety & Operations-Transportation Management Center Division. The role covers electrical systems, ITS, and emerging technologies, with responsibilities for design, estimation, inspection, and maintenance.

The position requires navigating complex projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with state engineering standards. In-office work in San Diego County is expected.

Qualifications

• Provide examples of your experience with electrical design using CAD software.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate ideas through reports or presentations.
• Approach electrical projects with CAD plans, cost estimates, engineering software tools, and Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform professional electrical engineering responsibilities across ES, ITS, and TMS.
• Develop, analyze, design, estimate, construct, inspect, monitor, and maintain electrical systems.
• Lead or assist with complex tasks and supervising technical personnel as experience grows.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD software

Documentation

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Caltrans is seeking a Transportation Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) to support the Traffic Safety & Operations-Transportation Management Center Division. The role covers electrical systems, ITS, and emerging technologies, with responsibilities for design, estimation, inspection, and maintenance.

The position requires navigating complex projects, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with state engineering standards. In-office work in San Diego County is expected.