SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Caltrans; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in San Diego is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer (Specialist) to perform complex engineering work in the development and delivery of transportation projects. This role provides critical technical oversight in project scope, scheduling, and budgeting and ensures objectives align with policies, standards, and regulations.

The position requires coordination with district units, Caltrans HQ, local agencies, stakeholders, and the public to achieve goals.

Qualifications

• Need for +complex engineering work in transportation projects.
• Coordination with multiple units and external stakeholders.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required for operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex engineering work in development and delivery of transportation projects.
• Provide technical oversight in scope, scheduling, and budgeting to meet objectives.
• Coordinate with internal units, Caltrans HQ, local/regional agencies, external stakeholders, and the public.

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-531211
• Position #(s): 911-516-3161-003
• Working Title: Senior Transportation Engineer (Specialist)
• Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
• Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A
• # of Positions: Multiple
• Work Location: San Diego 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
• 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 District Division Chief of Construction, the Senior Transportation Engineer (Specialist) is responsible for performing complex engineering work in the development and delivery of transportation projects. This role provides critical technical oversight in project scope, scheduling, and budgeting and ensures project objectives are met in alignment with Departmental policies, engineering standards, applicable regulations, and strategic goals. This position requires coordination and communication with internal functional units, Caltrans Headquarters, local and regional agencies, external stakeholders, and the public to ensure project goals are achieved effectively and collaboratively.

PARF 11-27-0110 / JC 531211

Eligibility for Hire

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINER, 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.

Special Requirements

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

Statement of Qualifications

• How does your education, knowledge, and experience make you the most qualified candidate for this position?
• Provide examples of your ability to work with and build partnerships with interdisciplinary project teams in the district and HQ to analyze situations accurately, identify potential conflicts, adopt effective strategies and build consensus within the teams.
• Describe your knowledge and application of construction procedures, standards, policies, and practices; describe your ability to analyze projects for appropriate use and application of standards and the viability of products developed by the assigned staff.
• Describe your ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to make effective presentations to provide directions to the construction teams, contractors, functional units, and other personnel on project-related matters.
• 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.