SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Caltrans; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer in Alameda County to lead the Transportation Project Development process from early studies through PS&E, coordinating with internal teams, districts, and consultants to move projects forward.

The position requires a valid California PE license, possession of a valid driver's license, and occasional travel. Telework is Hybrid and the role is full-time permanent.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with internal regional and district functions and with external customers.
• Ability to relate to interdisciplinary project teams to analyze situations, identify conflicts, adopt effective strategies, and build consensus.
• Experience implementing department project delivery policies, procedures, standards, and other factors relating to the design of transportation facilities.
• Ability to provide new perspectives and develop innovative and effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transportation engineering staff across all phases of the Transportation Project Development process and coordinate with project team members, consultants, and internal units to expedite PS&E completion.

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. 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-529090
• Position #(s): 904-231-3161-004
• Working Title: Senior Transportation Engineer
• Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
• Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• Number of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: Alameda 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.
• 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 Office Chief of Design Sonoma and Solano, the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans carries out the duties and responsibilities associated with all phases of the Transportation Project Development process. This requires directing the work of an Transportation engineering staff as well as maintaining close communication and liaison between project team members, and the consultants; Division of Structures, and Headquarters functional units in order to expedite the planning and design process through early preliminary review, environmental and design studies to completion of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E).

Special Requirements

• This position requires a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. Occasional travel may be required.
• Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

• Describe your ability to work cooperatively with and build partnerships internally among Region and District functions as well as with Caltrans’ external customers, including city and county staff.
• Demonstrate your ability to relate to and work with interdisciplinary project teams to analyze situations accurately, identify potential conflicts, adopt effective strategies, and build consensus within the teams.
• Describe your experience in implementing the Department’s project delivery policies, procedures, standards, and other factors relating to the design of transportation facilities.
• Describe your ability to provide new perspectives and/or develop and implement innovative and effective solutions.

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 Deadline

Final Filing Date: 9/3/2026

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. 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).

Required Application Package Documents

• 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.