TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)

TMC Operations Support Engineer Department of Transportation

JC-517346 - TMC

Operations Support Engineer

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:

5/15/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Branch Chief of the Office of Traffic Management, a Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent, a Transportation Engineer (Electrical) serves as the TMC Operations Support Engineer in the TMC Operations Branch. The incumbent is responsible for statewide coordination and support in the operation of Transportation Management Centers (TMC). The incumbent assists in collecting, monitoring, and reporting on the day-to-day activities of the TMC. The incumbent provides contract management, project management, technical support and development of software used to assist the TMC in incident management activities. The incumbent provides support on systems operation, performance, and reliability of an end-to-end traveler information infrastructure that is comprised of Traffic Management Systems (TMS) field systems, traffic control systems, communications systems, central management systems, and other traffic management and facilities-related electrical and electronic systems that utilize state-of-the-art technology. PARF# 51-26-0031 / JC-517346 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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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

(ELECTRICAL) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-517346

Position #(s): 913-350-3609-XXX

Working Title:

TMC Operations Support Engineer

Classification:

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

(ELECTRICAL) $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 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:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

California Department of Transportation 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 Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. 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. Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font. 1. Describe your knowledge and experience relevant to the job duties outlined in the duty statement that qualifies you for this position. 2. Describe your ability to effectively prepare technical reports, studies, and training materials, and to deliver information both in writing and verbally, which may include presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences. 3. Describe your knowledge and experience in contract management, monitoring contract activities, and deliverables as outlined in the duty statement. 4. Describe your experience in presenting accurate work and information, ensuring goals, objectives, and deadlines are met, and documenting progress. 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:

5/15/2026