Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Transportation Engineer (Electrical)
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Transportation Engineer (Electrical)
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties The Transportation Engineer (Electrical) - TEE, under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer (Electrical), performs engineering duties and activities in the Division of Traffic Operations. Based on annual workload, delivery commitments, and seasonal needs, incumbent may be assigned by the Department to a variety of positions in an office or field environment. A licensed incumbent at the journey level will be in responsible charge capacity. The TEE is responsible for the engineering support, project delivery, and commissioning of highway lighting, electrical and power systems, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS), also known as Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), which includes various field elements, traffic signals and ramp meters. ITS is a complex electrical system composed of sensors, messaging signs, radios, cameras, communication system and software that transports data to the Transportation Management Center (TMC) where the data is processed for use by the TMC operators, external agencies, and traveling public. The TEE proposes electrical standards.
PARF# 04-6-1775 / JC-497520
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 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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions The incumbent will work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. The building temperature may fluctuate. The incumbent will be required to frequently travel, work outdoors and be exposed to traffic, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat and cold. Working at night and overtime may be required. 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
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.
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: 11/14/2025
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.CalCareers.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.
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Job Description and Duties The Transportation Engineer (Electrical) - TEE, under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer (Electrical), performs engineering duties and activities in the Division of Traffic Operations. Based on annual workload, delivery commitments, and seasonal needs, incumbent may be assigned by the Department to a variety of positions in an office or field environment. A licensed incumbent at the journey level will be in responsible charge capacity. The TEE is responsible for the engineering support, project delivery, and commissioning of highway lighting, electrical and power systems, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS), also known as Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), which includes various field elements, traffic signals and ramp meters. ITS is a complex electrical system composed of sensors, messaging signs, radios, cameras, communication system and software that transports data to the Transportation Management Center (TMC) where the data is processed for use by the TMC operators, external agencies, and traveling public. The TEE proposes electrical standards.
PARF# 04-6-1775 / JC-497520
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 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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions The incumbent will work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. The building temperature may fluctuate. The incumbent will be required to frequently travel, work outdoors and be exposed to traffic, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat and cold. Working at night and overtime may be required. 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
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.
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: 11/14/2025
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.CalCareers.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.
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