Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Construction Contract Quality Engineer (Electrical)
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828
Construction Contract Quality Engineer (Electrical)
Job Posting: Construction Contract Quality Engineer (Electrical)
Department of Transportation
JC-495514
Salary: $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 10/27/2025
Job Description and Duties The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Program/Project Management and Office Engineer (PPM&OE), Office of Construction Contract Advertisement & Quality Program (OCCA&QP) is recruiting to fill two Transportation Engineer (Electrical) positions, located in Sacramento.
Under the direction of the Branch Chief, a Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent performs Independent Quality Assurance (IQA) review (Electrical) for construction contract documents during project advertisement applying the Best Bid Standards (BBS) and assists the districts in finalizing the contract documents. Performs Independent Assurance (IA) review (Electrical) for projects after construction completion to validate the effectiveness of the BBS. The incumbent will also develop and update manual, guidance, and training materials for the Construction Contract Quality Management Program.
PARF# 59-6-270 / JC-495514
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 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.
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.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out 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 Duty Statement.
Working Conditions Position located at 1727 30th Street, 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.
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-495514
Position #: 559-150-3609-XXX
Working Title: Construction Contract Quality Engineer (Electrical)
Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
Salary Ranges: $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: Sacramento 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
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 Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 1 pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font. Address each of the SOQ questions individually. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
Please address the following below:
Describe your knowledge of electrical design and/or construction of Highway projects.
Describe experience in developing electrical related Plan, Specification and Estimate (PS&E) or conducting electrical quality reviews for construction contracts.
Describe experience in communicating and coordinating with internal and external customers, project team, and stakeholders.
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: 10/27/2025
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareerAccount.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation, N/A, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Drop-Off Address, Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816, Closed weekends and State holidays, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareerAccount.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Kristina King, (916) 704-9009, kristina.king@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Meuy Saephan, (916) 826-6378, meuy.saephan@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
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Department of Transportation
JC-495514
Salary: $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 10/27/2025
Job Description and Duties The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Program/Project Management and Office Engineer (PPM&OE), Office of Construction Contract Advertisement & Quality Program (OCCA&QP) is recruiting to fill two Transportation Engineer (Electrical) positions, located in Sacramento.
Under the direction of the Branch Chief, a Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent performs Independent Quality Assurance (IQA) review (Electrical) for construction contract documents during project advertisement applying the Best Bid Standards (BBS) and assists the districts in finalizing the contract documents. Performs Independent Assurance (IA) review (Electrical) for projects after construction completion to validate the effectiveness of the BBS. The incumbent will also develop and update manual, guidance, and training materials for the Construction Contract Quality Management Program.
PARF# 59-6-270 / JC-495514
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 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.
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.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out 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 Duty Statement.
Working Conditions Position located at 1727 30th Street, 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.
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-495514
Position #: 559-150-3609-XXX
Working Title: Construction Contract Quality Engineer (Electrical)
Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
Salary Ranges: $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: Sacramento 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
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 Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 1 pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font. Address each of the SOQ questions individually. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
Please address the following below:
Describe your knowledge of electrical design and/or construction of Highway projects.
Describe experience in developing electrical related Plan, Specification and Estimate (PS&E) or conducting electrical quality reviews for construction contracts.
Describe experience in communicating and coordinating with internal and external customers, project team, and stakeholders.
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: 10/27/2025
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareerAccount.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation, N/A, Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Drop-Off Address, Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816, Closed weekends and State holidays, 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareerAccount.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is required and must be included. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Kristina King, (916) 704-9009, kristina.king@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Meuy Saephan, (916) 826-6378, meuy.saephan@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
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