TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Transportation Engineer (Electrical) in Alameda County to manage uptime and health performance of SHS electrical and TMS installations, ensuring reliable operation of ITS systems across field, traffic control, and communications networks.

You will assist in project development, operations, and reliability evaluations of end-to-end TMS infrastructure, with willingness to travel and support occasional odd hours, including telework per policy.

Qualifications

• PATH: Transportation Engineer (Electrical) minimum qualifications; ABET-related references may apply.
• Experience in electrical/telecommunications components for traffic management systems.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering principles applied to large-scale transportation networks.

Responsibilities

• Assist to manage and monitor up-time health performance of SHS related to electrical/TMS.
• Support project development, system operation, performance, and reliability of TMS infrastructure.
• Collaborate across field systems, traffic control, and communications for reliable operation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Job description

Job Posting: Transportation Engineer - Electrical

Department of Transportation

JC-530808 -

JC-530808 - Transportation Engineer - Electrical

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/19/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent assists to manage and monitor the up-time health performance of the State Highway System (SHS) as it relates to electrical and electronic Transportation Management Systems (TMS). The TME performs electrical engineering and analysis to ensure reliable, continuous, and high performing TMS/ITS electrical installations within the SHS. The TME provides support on project development, systems operation, performance, and reliability of an end-to-end TMS infrastructure that is comprised of TMS field systems, traffic control systems, communications systems, and other traffic management and electrical and electronic systems that utilize state of the art technology.

PARF# 04-27-0215 / JC-530808

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, Electric 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.

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.

Working Conditions

Position located at111 Grand Ave Oakland, Alameda County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employees will also periodically be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, or temperature extremes.

This position requires visual and color acuity adequate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, willingness to work at odd hours, be available for day or night calls, stay abreast of current technological changes in the fields of electricity and electronics, work up to 550 feet above pavement or water, work in the midst of traffic, and have the ability to withstand working under adverse (e.g., cold, wet, windy) weather conditions.

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.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda 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.

• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Electrical) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.” For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licenseis required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

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.

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).

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.

Benefits Summary

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.