PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Caltrans; California; Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a DES Program Manager to lead the Integrated Project Office for District 1 at Eureka/California. The role directs a program oversight team ensuring quality assurance for major projects like Last Chance Grade and Tunnel projects, coordinating with district and North Region teams and contractors.

The incumbent will oversee engineering services, manage reviews, and drive delivery aligned with Caltrans mission and governance.

Qualifications

• PE registration required by California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Minimum 1 year of transportation engineering experience at Supervising level or 4 years at Senior level (State service).
• Alternative pathways require managerial/supervisory experience with additional civil engineering experience in state service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, coordinate and execute all activities for the Integrated Project Office for District 1 Headquarters.
• Manage a DES program oversight team for Independent Quality Assurance for Last Chance Grade and Tunnel Project.
• Partner with District 1, North Region and contractors to expedite reviews.

Skills

Management experience

Supervising level engineer experience

Transportation engineering experience

Education

Professional Engineer registration (PE)

Job description

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.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-534860
• Position #(s): 559-001-3152-XXX
• Working Title: DES Program Manager
• Classification: PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
• $15,263.00 - $17,336.00
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

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

Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Job Description And Duties

Pending DOF Approval

Under the general direction of the Chief, Division of Engineering Services, the incumbent is responsible for leading, directing, coordinating and the execution of all activities involved in the Integrated Project Office for District 1 Headquarters located in Eureka, Ca. The incumbent manages a Division of Engineering Services (DES) program oversight team responsible for Independent Quality Assurance for the Last Chance Grade, Tunnel Project. The incumbent commits to partner with District 1, North Region and their contractors to expedite the review from a dedicated DES team.

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

Special Requirements

Pursuant to California Code of Regulations

• 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.

This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil, electrical, or mechanical engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. and
• Either I Experience: One year of transportation engineering experience as a Supervising level engineer in the California state service; or four years of transportation engineering experience as a Senior level engineer.
• Or II Experience: One year of managerial experience in the California state service equivalent in level to a Supervising Transportation Planner, or four years of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner. and Experience: Two years of civil engineering work at the Associate engineer level or higher in the California state service.
• Or III Experience: Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience equivalent in responsibility to a Senior or higher level engineer in the California state service.

Examination Information

This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate’s experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the Class Specification. For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out his or her State application (STD. 678). List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications”.

This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments. Candidates will be notified of their examination results.

Note: If using Out of Class (OOC) experience, you must submit a copy of your signed and approved OOC documentation. Failure to do so may result in your OOC experience not being considered during the evaluation process of this examination.

Final Filing Date

10/19/2026

Who May Apply

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.