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<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Under the general direction of the California High Speed Rail Authority&rsquo;s (Authority) Director of Engineering Services, the Principal Transportation Engineer provides executive technical leadership for high-speed rail and system engineering activities within the Authority, including, but not limited to, track, train control, traction power, Overhead Contact System (OCS), telecommunications, trainsets, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems. The incumbent oversees the development, enforcement, and maintenance of technical specifications, requirements, standards, and system integration processes to ensure compliance with federal, state, and Authority policies and procedures. The incumbent leads and directs multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, engineers, and consultants, coordinating complex subsystem interfaces and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver integrated, operable, and certifiable rail systems. The incumbent administers rail and system engineering programs and projects, plans and directs the work of large staff of engineers and consultants, analyzes complex technical and operational issues, and takes decisive action to resolve them. The incumbent ensures alignment with transportation planning, economics, environmental, and community considerations, and supports the Department&rsquo;s safety, health, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and labor relations objectives, while effectively communicating program goals, preparing reports, and representing the Authority to internal and external stakeholders.<br>
</div><p>You will find additional information about the job in the <b>Duty Statement</b>.</p>
</div><p></p><div><p>Working Conditions</p>
<p>Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.<br>
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While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal 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. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.
</p></div></div><div><div><p>Minimum Requirements</p>
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.<ul><li>
PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS</li></ul>
</div><div><p>Additional Documents</p>
<ul><li>Job Application Package Checklist</li><li>
Duty Statement</li></ul>
</div></div><div><div><p>Position Details</p>
<div><div><div><b>Job Code #:</b> </div><div>JC-493979
</div></div><div><div><b>Position #(s):</b>
</div><div><div>311-646-3152-002</div>
</div></div><div><div><div><b>Working Title:</b> </div><div><b>Senior Project/Contract Manager</b>
</div></div></div><div><div><b>Classification:</b> </div><div>PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
<div>$15,263.00 - $17,336.00
<p><b>Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.</b></p>
</div>New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
</div></div><div></div><div><div><b># of Positions:</b> </div><div>1
</div></div><div><div><b>Work Location:</b> </div><div>Sacramento County
</div></div><div><div><b>Telework:</b> </div><div>Hybrid
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Type:</b> </div><div>Permanent, Full Time
</div></div></div></div><div><p>Department Information</p>
<div><div>Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.</div><div></div><div><br>
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. Completing this survey is not required to be considered for this vacancy.<br>
<p><i>https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCM6SCC</i></p></div>
</div><p>Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/
</p></div></div><div></div><div><div><p>Special Requirements</p>
<div></div><div>The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA State Board of Registration issued Engineering License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
</div></div><div><p>Application Instructions</p>
<div><p>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.
</p>Final Filing Date: 10/13/2025
<p><b>Who May Apply</b></p>
<div>Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
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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).
</div><p><b>How To Apply</b></p>
<div>Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:<br>
<div><p><b>Address for Mailing Application Packages</b></p>
<p>You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:</p><br>
<div></div><div><div><div>CA High Speed Rail Authority
</div><div>High Speed Rail Authority
</div><div>Attn: Human Resources
</div><div>770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 4
</div><div></div><div>Sacramento, CA 95814
</div></div></div></div><div><p><b>Address for Drop-Off Application Packages</b></p>
<p>You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:</p><br>
<div></div><div><div><div><div>CA High Speed Rail Authority
</div><div>High Speed Rail Authority
</div><div>Human Resources
</div><div>770 L Street, Suite 620, MS 4
</div><div></div><div>Sacramento, CA 95814
</div><div></div><div>08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
</div></div></div></div></div></div><p><b>Required Application Package Documents</b></p>
<p>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:
</p><ul><li>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.</li>
<li>Resume is required and must be included.</li>
</ul></div>Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
</div></div></div><div><p>Desirable Qualifications</p>
<div>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:
</div><div><ul><li>Extensive experience as a Professional Engineer.</li><li>Experience with organization and functions of California State Government,</li></ul><div>
including the State Contracting Manual and Government Code.</div><ul><li>Experience with principles, practices, and trends of program delivery and management.</li><li>Experience developing policies, procedures, and programs with department-wide scope.</li><li>Experience at the managerial level working cooperatively with stakeholders, both internal and external, and other governmental agencies.</li><li>Experience working effectively under tight time constraints, changing priorities, and the pressure of multiple deadlines.</li><li>Experience at the managerial level with contract oversight, program delivery, and lifecycle management of infrastructure systems.</li><li>Experience managing, coordinating, and leading the work activities of an integrated team.
</li><li>Experience analyzing and resolving complex technical issues.</li><li>Knowledge integrating the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of management and advise them on a wide range of matters.</li><li>Ability to analyze complex technical and policy challenges, recommend effective courses of action; prepare comprehensive reports and presentations.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate leadership and resolve problems quickly and tactfully.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate at the managerial level exceptional written and oral communication skills.</li></ul><br>
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</div></div><div><p>Benefits</p>
<div>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.<br>
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Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
</div></div><div><p>Contact Information</p>
<div><p>The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
</p><p><b>Department Website:</b> https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/
</p><p><b>Human Resources Contact:
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Human Resources<br>
(916) 669-6606<br>
recruitment@hsr.ca.gov
</p><div><p>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.
</p><b>EEO Contact:</b><br>
EEO Office<br>
(916) 324-1541<br>
eeo@hsr.ca.gov
</div><p>California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
</p></div></div><div><p>Application Information</p>
<p></p><p>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.</p><p>
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.</p><p>
If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-493979 and Senior Project/Contract Manager, 311-646-3152-002 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 &quot;Explanations&quot; field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)</p><p>
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.</p><p><b>
NOTE: </b>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.<b> </b>To gain employment list eligibility,please click here to access the exam bulletin.</p>
</div><p></p><div><p>Location</p>
<p>The High-Speed Rail Authority headquarters building is located in downtown Sacramento on the corner of 8th and L Street. We are located one block away from the 8th and Capitol light rail stop, as well as the 7th and Capitol light rail stop. The building is also within walking distance of DOCO, the California State Capitol Park, a farmer&rsquo;s market during summer months, and Old Sacramento.
</p></div><div><div><p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p>
<p>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.
</p><p>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.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

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