SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Caltrans; California; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead field material testing for construction projects in Los Angeles County. The role requires technical expertise in material testing and eliminates construction project delays by ensuring quality standards. Candidates must possess relevant civil engineering credentials and proven leadership skills to excel in this position.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
• Experience with material testing policies from ASTM, AASHTO.
• Ability to organize work priorities and adapt to responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct technical testing of materials at construction sites.
• Conduct field material testing and acceptance tests for all projects.
• Commuting to various construction job sites for reviews and testing.

Skills

Leadership and Supervision

Effective Communication

Organizational and Collaborative Skills

Education

Valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers

Job description

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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.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-479691

Position #(s):

907-503-3161-XXX

Working Title:

Materials Lab/Acceptance Testing Senior

Classification:

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,104.00 - $13,898.00 A

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Los Angeles 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 is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

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

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

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer, of Office of Construction Engineering Management, the Senior Transportation Engineer is responsible for field material testing and acceptance tests of all construction projects throughout District 7.

Manages and directs the technical testing of soils,aggregates, asphalt concrete (lime treated and untreated), Portland Cement Concrete and base materials. These tests include all California test methods and other test methods (American Concrete Institutes (ACI)) list of American Society of Testing Material (ASTM) test methods and American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) utilized at the District Materials Laboratory necessary to perform mix design for asphalt concrete pavement and Portland Cement Concrete Pavement and for Geotechnical analysis of soils.

The incumbent will be required to commute and make frequent construction job site reviews. Construction job sites are typically located adjacent to freeway/highway traffic.

While at their base of operation, incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Incumbent may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold.

PARF# 07-6-006 / JC-479691

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

T he Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
  
  

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

To be considered for an interview, you must submit a completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ should be no longer than two pages, and single spaced .

• Leadership and Supervision
• Experience in leading and supervising staff. Knowledgeable in departmental personnel policies related to employee supervision and protection. In-depth knowledge of material testing policies and procedures, including those from the American Concrete Institute (ACI), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), as well as departmental and district policies and guidelines.
• Effective Communication
• Experience with communicating to staff and dealing with difficult internal and external customers. Organizational and Collaborative Skills
• Demonstrate your ability to effectively organize work priorities, meet project deadlines, and adapt to evolving responsibilities. Skilled in fostering and maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
  
  

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/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Application Instructions

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.

Final Filing Date: 6/22/2025

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

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).

How To Apply

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:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-479691

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana , CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

California Department of Transportation

Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-479691

1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor

Santa Ana , CA 92705

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 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.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
  

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.

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