Transportation Engineer; Electrical

Work Location

Sacramento County

Ellaine Cupino

Embedded Systems Engineer

Department of Transportation

JC-508648

Transportation Engineer (Electrical)

$6,488.00 – $12,152.00 per month

Electronic (via Cal Career), By Mail, Drop‑off, Print Job, Save Job

Under the direction of the Branch Chief of Mobility Systems Applications, a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent, a Transportation Engineer (Electrical), serves as the Embedded Systems Engineer in the Mobility Systems Applications Branch. The incumbent provides engineering support, contract and project management support, and technical support for Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) projects and develops software programs used to control and monitor the department’s traffic signals and ramp meters.

The position is located at 1820 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento, Sacramento County. This is a limited‑term position that may be extended to 24 months or become permanent. The position may be eligible for telework; employees are expected to commute as needed and may be required to travel for business. Commute expenses are the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Minimum Requirements are found in the Class Specification.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.
• 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.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.

The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages, 12‑point Arial font. It should explain why you are a great candidate, describe knowledge and experience with software development and networking systems, describe a complex engineering problem you resolved, and describe communication experience.

Completed applications and required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date.

Submit electronically via Cal Careers, or mail to:
Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact
P.O. Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036

Drop‑off at:
1727 30th St., Sacramento, CA 95816
Closed weekends and state holidays, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Required documents include State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, optional resume, Statement of Qualifications, and supporting documents. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations should request them at the time of interview scheduling.

Benefits summary for Civil Service Employees is available at

Human Resources Contact:
Ellaine Cupino, (916) 201‑8424,

Hiring Unit Contact:
Lloyd Carter, (916) 639‑6138,

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368‑3367,

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. The State of California is committed to a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective.