TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

Caltrans; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans seeks a Maintenance TMS Engineer in Orange County to perform field and office electrical maintenance for Transportation Management Systems and related signaling and lighting systems. Incumbent will prepare PS&E and coordinate with Electrical Maintenance, TO and Construction for operation status at the TMC.

The role requires navigating MQs, potential eligibility checks, and background requirements; a thorough understanding of TE Electrical classification may apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain transportation field and office electrical, electronic and related maintenance engineering work for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) elements, Traffic Signals, sign and lighting systems, communication systems, and other electrical systems.
• Prepare and review reports, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for installation, repair and maintenance of aforementioned electrical systems.
• Coordinate with Electrical Maintenance, Traffic Operations and Construction for operational status reporting to the Transportation Management Center and other systems.
• Act as maintenance engineering support in all aspects of TMS field elements.

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-527976
• Position #(s): 912-601-3609-XXX
• Working Title: Maintenance TMS Engineer
• Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
• $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A
• $7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B
• $8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C
• $9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Orange 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.

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 general supervision of a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer, the incumbent will perform the transportation field and office electrical, electronic and related maintenance engineering work relating to Transportation Management Systems (TMS) elements, Traffic Signals, sign and lighting systems, communication systems, and other electrical systems. Incumbent will prepare and review reports, plans, and specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for the installation, repair and maintenance of aforementioned electrical systems. Incumbent will coordinate with the Electrical Maintenance, Traffic Operations (TO) and Construction for operational status of all field elements reporting to and from the Transportation Management Center (TMC) and other systems. Incumbent will act as maintenance engineering support in all aspects of TMS field elements.

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.

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.

Special Requirements

• 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 license is required when operating a state or leased vehicle.
• Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a Department of Justice background check and the incumbent is also required to sign CHP Form 101A annually.
• Statement of qualifications (SOQ) 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. 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.

Final Filing Date: 8/20/2026