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 (Sen TE) serves as an Engineering Technical Lead. The Sen TE is responsible for providing technical oversight for the Civil Engineering Unit to support the design and construction of facilities such as train infrastructure and maintenance facilities at the Authority, a complex railroad megaproject. The Sen TE ensures that all civil systems and designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and State of California regulations including sustainability and accessibility and provides technical guidance and oversight throughout the project design and construction phases. The Sen TE represents the Authority at various meetings, with contractors, consultants, and representatives from other federal, state, regional, and local agencies. The Sen TE prepares correspondence between contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders, regarding technical engineering issues.

This advertisement is posted as Open Until Filled. Cut-offs for applications will occure every Monday, starting Auguts 24, 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. 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. 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.

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 areas of Civil Engineering design principles and their application in infrastructure projects.
• Experience in areas of design and construction engineering of civil engineering projects,
• Experience with design criteria, standard specifications and or directive drawings and technical reports and correspondence,
• Well-rounded knowledge of project development, specifications, design, construction, and maintenance techniques for engineering and construction of transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on design-build, design-bid-build, and other alternative delivery processes for transportation projects.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering judgment in areas of design and construction engineering and maintenance facility projects.
• Experience with design criteria, standard specifications, and/or directive drawings and technical reports and correspondence.
• 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 transportation projects.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations applicable to public projects.
• Ability to analyze and develop solutions for difficult and technical problems.
• Experience managing risk identification, risk tracking, and risk mitigation.
• 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- 528146 and Engineering Technical Lead and 311-646-3161-004 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.