Engineering Technical Lead

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Senior Transportation Engineer will serve as the Engineering Technical Lead. The Senior Transportation Engineer is responsible for providing technical oversight for the Seismic Engineering unit to support Design and Construction at the Authority, a complex railroad megaproject. The Senior Transportation Engineer shall have extensive knowledge of Seismic design and construction procedures and practices and will perform a variety of complex tasks, requiring a high degree of independent action, initiative, discretion, and tact to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Seismic Engineering Unit. The Senior Transportation Engineer will represent the Authority when participating in meetings with contractors, consultants, and working with representatives from other Federal, State, Regional and local agencies. The Senior Transportation Engineer will prepare correspondence between contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders, regarding technical engineering issues.

This advertisement is posted as Open Until Filled and the advertisement will remain open until the vacancy is filled.  Cut-offs for applications will occur every other Tuesday, starting June 16, 2026, and applications will be reviewed per those cut-off dates. Hires can be made at any time based on the applications received by the cut-off dates.

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Working Conditions

Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

While working on-site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled area which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. The incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and keyboard, and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. While working at a construction site, the incumbent may be exposed to hazards such as unguarded machinery, heavy construction equipment, high-voltage electricity, and hazardous materials such as paints, solvents, silica dust, or other dangerous construction materials. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employee must develop and maintain cooperative working relationships and display professionalism and respect for others in all contact opportunities.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a(n) valid CA State issued Engineering Professional License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

• Experience in structural, geotechnical and seismic engineering directly related to civil infrastructure project work.
• Experience working on design-build and other alternative delivery processes for transportation projects.
• Seismic engineering experience particularly related to transportation design and related work.
• Experience reviewing design criteria or specifications to provide input or guidance on project work.
• Understands and interpret Seismic engineering codes, technical requirements, design and construction methods.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering judgment in areas of design and construction engineering on transportation projects.
• Project management experience in the development or design of transportation civil infrastructure project work.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently but with the judgement to know when to ask for assistance and guidance from a supervisor or colleague.
• Experience providing technical oversight related to State transportation projects.
• Experience with working on various phases of the transportation project and deign build delivery.
• Engineering coordination experience.
• Experience with contract management.
• Experience managing contractors and consultants or being a team lead over a transportation project.
• Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Application Information

The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-519993 and Engineering Technical Lead and 311-646-3161-005

in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)

Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. Training and Development assignments are not being considered at this time. 

NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin.

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 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.