SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Caltrans; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in California is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to manage transportation assets. This role includes developing engineering methods and tools, leading performance analyses, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and communication skills, with a valid civil engineer registration. This full-time position offers hybrid work options and a competitive salary range of $11,104.00 - $13,898.00.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
• Valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board.
• Must submit Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering methods, tools, dashboards, and reports.
• Lead analyses for performance reporting.
• Liaise with District Asset Managers for project portfolios.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Valid registration as a civil engineer

Tools

Asset management software

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-486349

Position #(s):

913-660-3161-XXX

Working Title:

Senior Asset Management Engineer

Classification:

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,104.00 - $13,898.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

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

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant: http://dot.ca.gov/jobs/docs/faq-ct-applicants-081617.pdf

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

Do you want an exciting opportunity to gain experience in Transportation Asset Management? Headquarters Asset Management is seeking a motivated candidate for a Senior Transportation Engineer (Civil) Specialist position to further the implementation of transportation asset management at Caltrans. Caltrans is leading the nation in the field of transportation asset management, guiding highway infrastructure investments, pr oject selection, maintenance, and improvements. We are seeking an engineer with strong analytical and communication skills who desires an opportunity of gaining valuable knowledge for future upward mobility within the Department. You can gain a broad spectrum of experience as you work with Districts and Programs across the Department.

Under the direction of the Asset Management Office Chief (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the Senior Asset Management Engineer’s primary tasks include developing engineering methods, tools, dashboards, and reports based on asset management data and best practices. The incumbent will lead analyses for state and federal performance reporting. Responsibilities also include liaising with District Asset Managers and Headquarter SHOPP Programs in developing project portfolios, developing program and project level performance management methods and procedures, assisting with implementation of the Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) and the State Highway System Management Plan (SHSMP), and leading and/or participating on teams in the technical development of tools, techniques, and methodologies for these tasks as necessary.

PARF 56-6-021 / JC-486349

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.

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.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application. A SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant’s education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria below and qualify them for the position. The SOQ must not exceed (2) pages in length. The SOQ should specifically address knowledge, skills, and experience in each of the four following ar eas:

• Caltrans asset management principles, methods, policies, business processes, and products.
• Caltrans project development phases and processes; transportation finance, funding, and resourcing; programs to deliver projects; federal and state statutes driving project and program decisions.
• Development of major reports and communication products for range of stakeholders; presentation of complex technical issues; development of policy and procedural documents; coordination with internal and external partners; leading teams; and training and coaching staff, peers, and other stakeholders.
• Analysis techniques and principles applicable to asset management; software tools necessary for analysis and presentation of complex transportation data; evaluation and interpretation of complex data to make critical recommendations; working with data systems and information resources to support asset management analyses and processes.
  
  

Information provided on the state application, SOQ, and resume (optional), will be considered to determine candidates to be interviewed.

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: 8/11/2025

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

N/A

Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Transportation

Drop-Off Address

Caltrans DHR Contact

Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS

1727 30th Street, MS 90

Sacramento , CA 95816

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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