Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer

Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer

Department of Transportation

Job Code # : JC-495253

Salary : $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month

Final Filing Date : 10 / 23 / 2025

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is in charge of and coordinates the work of a Construction Electrical Office by giving instruction and assistance, maintaining discipline, making decisions, and handling difficult technical and administrative problems in connection with staff assigned. The incumbent will be assigned work based on Divisional and / or Departmental needs. Project sites vary throughout San Bernardino / Riverside Counties and in various environments; travel is required.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 790 Via Lata, Suit 100, Colton, CA, 92324, San Bernardino County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Position is classified as a field position. Sixty (60) percent of the work will be performed at the project site. Forty (40) percent will be in the office writing reports, performing analysis and communicating with other personnel. Project sites vary throughout San Bernardino / Riverside Counties and in various environments; travel is required. Field activities include exposure to moving traffic, loud noises, extreme heat and cold temperature, dust, uneven terrain, and moving heavy construction equipment. May require fieldwork at night. Night Work requires the ability to work with artificial lighting. Ability to be aware of and maintain alertness to the environment is critical. Required to wear and utilize protective clothing; ie, hard hat, work boots / shoes, vests, coverall, eye protection, hearing protection and respirator equipment.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)

Special Requirements

In addition to the Standard State Application (STD. 678), all interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). A completed SOQ should not be more than two (2) pages, using Arial, 12-point font size. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. You must include specific examples addressing each of the evaluation criteria listed below.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date : 10 / 23 / 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 :

Address for Mailing Application Packages

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Attn : Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-495253

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Attn : Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-495253

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

08 : 00 AM - 05 : 00 PM

Required Application Package Documents :

Desirable Qualifications

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

Human Resources Contact : Ayush Mehta, (213) 407-7833, ayush.mehta@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact : Juan Magdaleno, (951) 840-8324, Juan.Magdaleno@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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