TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

Transportation Engineer Electrical Department of Transportation

JC-516526

• Transportation Engineer Electrical

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:

5/8/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent performs network engineering technical support for the District's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) and field element communications network. Responsible to propose, plan, design, upkeep, and optimize the TCP/IP field communications network. Manages, analyzes, troubleshoots, and documents the fiber optic and wireless communications network infrastructure for the District. Participates in the diagnosis, isolation, and resolution of network problems. Provides communication system administration and configures parameters for ITS field elements and supporting communication systems that are to be integrated into the Transportation Management Center's (TMC) central system. PARF# 12-26-0110 / JC-516526 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 askexams@dot.ca.gov 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.

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//forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position located at 1750 E 4th St., Santa Ana, Orange 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 light. Incumbent is required to conduct moderate amounts of field work and routinely access field electrical, communication systems and TMS equipment in difficult locations on the freeways and highways. Incumbent may be required to travel within the State to attend meetings and/or training. 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) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-516526

Position #(s): 912-351-3609-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:

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 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. Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required. The SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position and serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, single spaced, in 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the recruitment. Describe how your education, knowledge, and experience make you the most qualified for this position. Describe experience working with multiple stakeholders on complex issues and meeting various demands. Demonstrate your ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including preparing technical reports, memorandums, and presenting information to management, engineers, and external partners. Describe your experience working with Transportation Management System (TMS) technologies and performing system administration tasks. In your response, provide examples that demonstrate your ability to support, configure, or troubleshoot transportation-related systems and communication networks. 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. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

5/8/2026