TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Transportation Engineer (Electrical) to perform professional engineering tasks in both office and field settings. The role involves progressing to more complex work and potentially leading teams as experience grows.

Applicants must hold a valid California Professional Engineering license (Electrical) and have strong communication skills for technical reports and stakeholder interactions. Telework may be considered depending on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Professional Engineering License (Electrical) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare technical correspondence and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in office or field settings.
• As experience increases, handle more difficult work and potentially lead personnel.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Professional Engineering License (Electrical)

Tools

None

Job description

Job Posting: Transportation Engineer (Elect)

Department of Transportation

JC-533343 -

JC-533343 - Transportation Engineer (Elect)

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 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: 10/4/2026

Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, Electrical, the incumbent performs a wide variety of professional engineering work in either an office or field setting. As incumbent progresses in experience they will be assigned more difficult work and may function as a lead person over the activities of various engineering and technical personnel.

PARF# 12-27-0083 / JC-533343

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 . Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Electrical in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Electrical online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Electrical online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at [e-mail] for additional information prior to taking the online examination.

For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) 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. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job. https://forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1750 E 4th St Santa Ana CA, Orange County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This position is classified as a field position. 90% of the work will be performed at the project site and 10% will be in the office writing reports, performing analysis and communicating with other personnel. Work locations vary throughout Orange County and in various environments. Field activities during night and day shifts include exposure to moving traffic, loud noises, extreme heat and cold temperature, dust, uneven terrain, and moving heavy construction equipment. May require long term assignment for night work. Night and evening work requires the ability to work with artificial lighting. Ability to be aware of and maintain alertness to the environment is critical. Required to wear and utilize protective clothing; i.e., hard hat, work boots/shoes, vests, coveralls, eye protection, hearing protection and respirator equipment. 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL) $6,488.00 - $7,735.00A $7,428.00 - $9,296.00B $8,896.00 - $11,131.00C $9,712.00 - $12,152.00D New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

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

• The position require(s) a valid Professional Engineering License (Electrical) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required for Range D appointment. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating vehicles on State business.

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

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with the State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria below and qualify them for the position. The SOQ must not exceed two (2) pages in length.

• Experience working with all levels of external and internal staff. External contacts to include those with local agencies, utility companies, business entities, private citizens, and construction contractors.
• Balancing multiple priorities and meeting strict deadlines. Ability to multitask, prioritize and be efficient with daily workload.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare technical correspondence and comprehensive reports; and address an audience effectively.
• Knowledge of the standard specifications, standard plans, construction manual, traffic manual, highway resource management, internal functional structure of Caltrans and Encroachment and design exception policies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop networks and build alliances and work with different personality types and partner with various agencies.
• Demonstrated experience in Construction Inspection, Construction Administration, providing guidance with clear direction and consistency, and organizing the work of a professional staff.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze facts, data and situations, use variety of problem-solving techniques, develop new and innovative ideas, recommend solutions for improvements, and adopt an effective course of action.
• Demonstrated experience in Construction working as Assistant Resident Engineer (Range D), Resident Engineer, and / or Electrical Representative on roadway contracts.
• Statement of Qualifications -
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-533343), PARF# 12-27-0083 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer (Electrical)) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

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

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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.