SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Caltrans; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Senior Construction Engineer/Construction Support to lead supervision over resident engineers and field teams in Shasta County. The role administers contracts, coordinates construction activities, and ensures compliance with plans and specifications on complex projects.

The position involves decision-making on payments and changes, with emphasis on coordinating resources, reviews, and staff assignments to support District 2 functions. California PE license required.

Qualifications

• Supervise resident engineers, field staff and construction support staff.
• Administer construction contracts and provide local construction support.
• Coordinate Storm Damage, IT/ITAP, equipment, and district units.
• Make decisions on contract payments, changes and interpretations.

Responsibilities

• Lead field reviews for contract compliance and monitor resources.
• Provide staff support across electrical, landscape, materials testing and other disciplines.
• Coordinate workload plans, training, and field office setup.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specs and project requirements.

Skills

Staff supervision

Contract administration

Construction coordination

Decision making

Education

California PE license

Civil engineering registration

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-535114

Position #(s): 928-502-3161-XXX

Working Title: Senior Construction Engineer/Construction Support

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$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.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Shasta County

Telework: In Office

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

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

Under the direction of an Area Construction Manager, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent exercises direct supervision over resident engineers, field staff and construction support staff. Administers construction contracts, provides local construction support, and acts as a coordinator for Storm Damage, partnering, IT/ITAP, equipment, record review, and District 2 functional units. The Construction Engineer (Construction Support) conducts field reviews for contract compliance, monitors the status of construction project resources, and provides support for other construction staff including electrical and landscape specialists, materials testing, constructability reviews, workload plans, staff assignments, training coordination, vehicle assignments, equipment, A&E task orders and field office setup. Makes decisions involving contract payments, contract changes, interpretation of plans and specifications, materials testing and personnel assignments. Must have a current driver's license when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

A Sr. Transportation Electrical Engineer (Supervisor) classification is also being considered for this position and advertised under JC-535125 (PARF 03-27-0366). Only one candidate will be selected. Please make sure that you are applying to the correct JC#.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

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.

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) California PE License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• 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.

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. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

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.