TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

State of California; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Transportation Engineer (Electrical) to perform electrical, electronic, and related traffic engineering work in support of the Division of Traffic Operations. Duties include planning, operations and design of TMS elements such as signals, CMS, CCTV and census stations.

Position located in Marysville, CA with hybrid telework. Candidates must review MQs; some ranges require an Electrical PE license.

Qualifications

• Typical duties involve electrical design work for Traffic Operations including signals, CMS and CCTV systems.
• Requires assessment of education/experience per MQs and PE license requirements for certain ranges.

Responsibilities

• Design and support of Traffic Management System elements (signals, ramp meters, CCTV, CMS).
• Evaluate and implement electrical design solutions for transportation projects.
• Collaborate with design teams and field staff to ensure compliant installations.

Job description

Job Posting: Transportation Engineer (Electrical)

Department of Transportation

JC-536030

$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: 11/17/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the Chief, Electrical Design Branch (a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer), the incumbent performs transportation field and office electrical, electronic, and related traffic engineering work of average difficulty. The incumbent performs electrical engineering duties in support of the Division of Traffic Operations, including the planning, operations, and design of Traffic Management System (TMS) elements including traffic signals, ramp metering systems, closed-circuit television systems (CCTV), Changeable Message Signs (CMS) and traffic census stations.

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.

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

Working Conditions

Position Location - 703 B Street, Marysville, CA 95901 in Yuba County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. While at their base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employee may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to traffic, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536030

Position #(s): 903-350-3609-XXX

Working Title: Transportation Engineer (Electrical)

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 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: Yuba 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

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 owned or leased vehicle.

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) along with a state application (form STD 678). The SOQ must specifically address the question below, no more than 2 pages maximum and in 12-point font. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

1. Please describe how your education and experience would enable you to conduct the typical duties listed in the duty statemen for this position.

2. Provide specific examples of your experience that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of an Electrical Design engineer.

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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Kathryn Hennessy
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Catherine Cha
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.