This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Maintenance, the incumbent provides support to district field maintenance activities related to annual Major Maintenance Contract for Delivery (for HM4 - TMS related systems), updates SHSMP/Ten Year Plan documents related to Asset Management of the Signs and Lighting rehabilitation, coordinates the materials resources for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) parts procurement, and manages special projects for the Office. Attends, participates, reviews, and provides input to activities and documents pertaining to Strategic Plans; Departmental, Division, Office, and Branch policies, procedures and reports; research projects; relevant committees; and legislative documents. Supervises and directs the work of professional staff responsible for the maintenance of communications, traffic management and electrical systems related to TMS. The incumbent, in partnership with district and HQ practitioners, divisions, and local agencies, provides leadership and guidance in continuously transforming the Department’s TMS into a high-performing and integrated multi-modal transportation system for the State of California.

PARF# 56-26-0072 / JC- 533881

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer 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.

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Working Conditions

Position located in 1120 N St Sacramento, Sacramento County.

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.

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: .

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Engineer, Electrical License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license when operating state owned or leased vehicles.
• 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
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Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.