JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation, State of California, is seeking a Junior Engineering Technician to support right of way engineering tasks under close supervision. The role focuses on learning and performing routine survey-related duties within an office environment and contributing through CAD delineation on various map types.

The incumbent will work under a Senior Transportation Surveyor, may be eligible for telework, and will be required to commute to the Eureka site in Humboldt County when

Responsibilities

• Performs Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) delineation for right of way engineering mapping including base maps, acquisition maps, monumentation maps and exhibits under supervision.

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job Posting:Junior Engineering Technician

Department of Transportation

JC-530063 -

JC-530063 - Junior Engineering Technician
JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

$3,242.00 - $4,903.00 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: 9/12/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

The incumbent works under the close supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor. The incumbent will function as an entry level trainee. He or she will learn and perform the most routine, sub-professional survey related duties in a Survey or Right of Way Engineering office environment.

The incumbent will perform Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) delineation for the preparation of various types of right of way engineering mapping including base maps, acquisition (right-of-way) maps, monumentation maps, exhibit maps, and resolution of necessity plats at the direction of the Transportation Surveyor or lead person using current Right of Way Engineering mapping standards.

PARF# 03-27-0188 / JC- 530063 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Junior Engineering Technician exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.

Working Conditions

Position located at 1113-3 Myrtle Ave. Eureka, Humboldt County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

This is an office position. The incumbent must be able to sit and stay focused for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be considerate and work well with others in the Right of Way Engineering office environment and other Divisions.

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN $3,242.00 - $4,059.00A $3,914.00 - $4,903.00B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post &Bid process does not result in a hire.
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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/membersor https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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.

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Robert Strickland Jr
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-530063), PARF# 03-27-0188 and title of the position (Junior Engineering Technician) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.