State of California
System Application Engineer
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
Salary:
$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:
1/9/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail Drop-off
Under the direction of the Branch Chief of Central Systems & Traffic Management Centers (TMCs) Support, a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent, a Transportation Engineer (Electrical), serves as the System Application Engineer in the Central Systems & TMC Support Branch.
The incumbent designs system architecture, develops specifications for new technologies, performs systems engineering, manages the scope and deliverables for outsourced technology development and acquisition, supports software development, and provides technical and sustaining engineering for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) used to operate the Department's traffic management and control systems.
Working Conditions Position located at 1820 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, Sacramento County.
Minimum Requirements
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
Salary Range:
A $6,488.00 – $7,735.00
B $7,428.00 – $9,296.00
C $8,896.00 – $11,131.00
D $9,712.00 – $12,152.00 (requires Professional Engineering License for Range D)
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
Explain how your education and professional experience make you the best fit for this position.
Describe an engineering challenge you encountered and outline the steps you took to evaluate potential solutions. What factors led you to select the final solution?
Describe the challenges you faced while working on a team – as a project manager, contract manager, or team member – and explain the actions you took to overcome them.
Describe an accomplishment – at work or outside of work – that demonstrates your ability to produce complete and accurate work while meeting deadlines to achieve goals and objectives.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, include unofficial transcripts or diploma for verification. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a U.S. equivalency report. Transcripts may be original, unofficial, or sealed. 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 are not considered postmark dates.
Who May Apply:
Current classification members, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, SROA or surplus candidates (priority), or those obtaining list eligibility. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply:
Submit the Application Package (including the State Examination Application STD 678 and required documents) electronically through your CalCareer Account. For hard copy, include the completed application package listing. Mail to:
Department of Transportation N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services
MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036
Drop‑off at:
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
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version).
All experience and education related to the Minimum Qualifications.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
Resume is optional.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact. Direct questions regarding accommodations to the EEO contact listed on this posting.
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact and Hiring Unit Contact are available to answer questions regarding the application process and the position.
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex and related conditions, and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. All applicants will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective.
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Salary:
$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:
1/9/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail Drop-off
Under the direction of the Branch Chief of Central Systems & Traffic Management Centers (TMCs) Support, a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent, a Transportation Engineer (Electrical), serves as the System Application Engineer in the Central Systems & TMC Support Branch.
The incumbent designs system architecture, develops specifications for new technologies, performs systems engineering, manages the scope and deliverables for outsourced technology development and acquisition, supports software development, and provides technical and sustaining engineering for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) used to operate the Department's traffic management and control systems.
Working Conditions Position located at 1820 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, Sacramento County.
Minimum Requirements
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (ELECTRICAL)
Salary Range:
A $6,488.00 – $7,735.00
B $7,428.00 – $9,296.00
C $8,896.00 – $11,131.00
D $9,712.00 – $12,152.00 (requires Professional Engineering License for Range D)
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
Explain how your education and professional experience make you the best fit for this position.
Describe an engineering challenge you encountered and outline the steps you took to evaluate potential solutions. What factors led you to select the final solution?
Describe the challenges you faced while working on a team – as a project manager, contract manager, or team member – and explain the actions you took to overcome them.
Describe an accomplishment – at work or outside of work – that demonstrates your ability to produce complete and accurate work while meeting deadlines to achieve goals and objectives.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, include unofficial transcripts or diploma for verification. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a U.S. equivalency report. Transcripts may be original, unofficial, or sealed. 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 are not considered postmark dates.
Who May Apply:
Current classification members, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, SROA or surplus candidates (priority), or those obtaining list eligibility. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply:
Submit the Application Package (including the State Examination Application STD 678 and required documents) electronically through your CalCareer Account. For hard copy, include the completed application package listing. Mail to:
Department of Transportation N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services
MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036
Drop‑off at:
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
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version).
All experience and education related to the Minimum Qualifications.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).
Resume is optional.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact. Direct questions regarding accommodations to the EEO contact listed on this posting.
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact and Hiring Unit Contact are available to answer questions regarding the application process and the position.
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice)
Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex and related conditions, and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. All applicants will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective.
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