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SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)

Department of Transportation
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Under the supervision of the Chief of the Office of Specialty Investigations at Structure Maintenance and Investigations (SM&I), the incumbent is required to: (1) plan, prepare, perform, report, oversee and direct the safety inspections and evaluations of in-service highway tunnels on the state or local highway networks in accordance with the federal regulation in 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart E National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS), focusing primarily on the electrical and electronic systems and the electrical and electronic components of other functional systems, and (2) receive work assignments from and provide assistance to the Tunnel Inspection Branch Chief, who has overall responsibility for the inspection program, with any delegated duties and/or aspects of the program.

The incumbent may also be required to plan, prepare, perform, report, oversee and direct the safety inspections and evaluations of in-service highway movable bridges on the state or local highway networks in accordance with the federal regulation in 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), focusing primarily on the electrical and electronic systems and the electrical and electronic components of other functional systems.

PARF# 56-26-0089 / JC-515799

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

Position located on 1881 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento.

The work is split approximately 50-50 between various field locations throughout California and an office base of operation, which may include telework. The time allocated to the field and office activities is dictated by the workload and is expected to fluctuate. The incumbent will be required to travel from their headquarters location to the field work locations for day or overnight trips for up to 2 weeks per month. The incumbent must be able to travel by driving a state vehicle or by using commercial transportation. While in the office, the incumbent will be required to work in a climate-controlled environment under artificial lighting. While in the field, the incumbent will be required to work outdoors, day or night, near highway traffic with or without lane closures, and may encounter the following environments and entities: sun, heat, cold, rain, sleet, snow, fog, wind, noise, dust, dirt, trash, exhaust gases, aerially-deposited lead, lead contained in the paint and primer coatings of tunnel and bridge elements, chemicals, contaminated ground and water, unregulated human encampments, animals (such as snakes, birds, bats, spiders and rats) and their droppings, plants (such as poison oak, ivy and vines), mechanical system components (such as motors, fans, pumps, generators, belts, gears and piping), electrical system components (such as motors, panels, switchboards, transfer switches, lights and conduit), various structural and terrain features that exist in and around the tunnels and bridges (such as underground bores and plenums, sumps, confined spaces, steps, stairs, uneven surfaces, elevation breaks, waterways and heights), and a variety of sometimes extreme weather conditions and climates that occur in California.


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.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-515799
Position #(s):
913-624-3163-XXX
Working Title:
Tunnel/Movable Bridge Inspection Senior Specialist
Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SPECIALIST)
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00
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

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 

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf   

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

  • This position require(s) a valid Professional Engineering License (Electrical) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. 
In order to apply for this position, you must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) highlighting your education, training, and applicable experience that qualifies you for this position in addition to the standard application form. A resume cannot be submitted in lieu of the SOQ. The SOQ should be typed in Century Gothic, 11-point font, no more than 2 pages in length, and address the following topics (include each topic as a heading):

• Describe your experience and duration (number of years and months) performing Inspections of electrical and/or electronic systems of tunnels per the NTIS
• Describe your experience and duration (number of years and months) in design, analysis, construction, and/or maintenance of electrical and/or electronic systems of tunnels
• Describe your experience and duration (number of years and months) performing Inspections of electrical and/or electronic systems of bridges per the NBIS tunnels
• Describe your experience and duration (number of years and months) in design, analysis, construction, or maintenance of electrical and/or electronic systems of bridges
• Describe your experience and duration (number of years and months) in design, analysis, construction, or maintenance of electrical and/or electronic systems of buildings, plants or stations
• List your Professional Electrical Engineer License and date obtained, as well as the State(s) which you are registered.
• Summarize any graduate leave degree (MS, ME, PhD) in Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field, that you’ve competed (include the completion date).

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.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Under the supervision of the Chief of the Office of Specialty Investigations at Structure Maintenance and Investigations (SM&I), the incumbent is required to: (1) plan, prepare, perform, report, oversee and direct the safety inspections and evaluations of in-service highway tunnels on the state or local highway networks in accordance with the federal regulation in 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart E National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS), focusing primarily on the electrical and electronic systems and the electrical and electronic components of other functional systems, and (2) receive work assignments from and provide assistance to the Tunnel Inspection Branch Chief, who has overall responsibility for the inspection program, with any delegated duties and/or aspects of the program.

The incumbent may also be required to plan, prepare, perform, report, oversee and direct the safety inspections and evaluations of in-service highway movable bridges on the state or local highway networks in accordance with the federal regulation in 23 CFR Part 650 Subpart C National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), focusing primarily on the electrical and electronic systems and the electrical and electronic components of other functional systems.

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