SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)
State of California
Other Engineering, People & HR, Operations
Sacramento County, CA, USA
USD 11,437-14,315 / month
Job Posting: Senior TMS Maintenance Engineer
Department of Transportation
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (SUPERVISOR)
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 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: 5/21/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Maintenance, the incumbent provides support to district field maintenance activities related to annual Major Maintenance Contract for Delivery (for HM4 - TMS related systems), updates SHSMP/Ten Year Plan documents related to Asset Management of the Signs and Lighting rehabilitation, coordinates the materials resources for Transportation Management Systems (TMS) parts procurement, and manages special projects for the Office. Attends, participates, reviews, and provides input to activities and documents pertaining to Strategic Plans; Departmental, Division, Office, and Branch policies, procedures and reports; research projects; relevant committees; and legislative documents. Supervises and directs the work of professional staff responsible for the maintenance of communications, traffic management and electrical systems related to TMS. The incumbent, in partnership with district and HQ practitioners, divisions, and local agencies, provides leadership and guidance in continuously transforming the Department’s TMS into a high-performing and integrated multi-modal transportation system for the State of California.
PARF# 56-26-0072 / JC- 517690
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located in 1120 N St 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.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
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
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
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Engineer, Electrical License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
- The incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license when operating state owned or leased vehicles.
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. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members. 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, 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: 5/21/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- 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.CalCareers.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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
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.
Kevin Hoang
(279) 234-2245
kevin.r.hoang@dot.ca.gov
Prajakti Erande
(916) 531-2906
prajakti.erande@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
Important Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-517690), PARF #56-26-0072 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor)), on the State application (STD. 678) form. The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly.
Electronic applications submitted through CalCareers is highly recommended.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
