SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

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

Job summary

Caltrans is recruiting a Senior Transportation Engineer to oversee the District's Office of Construction Estimate Review, DRS, and EDMS. The role leads cost estimating, life cycle cost analyses, QA/QC, and records management in a dynamic program within the California Department of Transportation.

The position is based in San Joaquin County with hybrid telework, permanent full-time status, and opportunities to influence statewide transportation projects. A PE license is required.

Qualifications

• PE license required; provide copy prior to hire.
• Experience supervising construction cost estimating and QA processes.
• Familiarity with DRS and EDMS document management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee OCER operations including cost estimating and risk management.
• Manage As-Builts, records, and Quality Management Program implementations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cost estimating

Quality management

Lifecycle cost analysis

Documentation

Education

PE License

Tools

DRS

PDR-EDMS

QMP/QMA

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.

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-535034

Position #(s): 910-207-3161-003

Working Title: Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 S

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: San Joaquin 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 D10 Engineering Services Office Chief, the incumbent manages the operations of the District's Office of Construction Estimate Review (OCER), Document Retrieval System (DRS)/Project Development Records Electronic Document Management System (PDR-EDMS), and Quality Management Assurance/Quality Management Plan (QMA/QMP) programs. The incumbent supervises staff responsible for construction cost estimating, estimate independent assurance, constructability reviews, Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA), as-built plans, and the management and archival of District project records.

The incumbent oversees OCER activities related to construction cost and schedule estimating, risk management, bidding trends, constructability, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, and project cost analysis. The incumbent manages the District's As-Builts, Records, and Archives functions, including the use of DRS for as-built records and PDR-EDMS for the management and archival of other project records. The incumbent manages the District's Quality Management Program, including assessing the implementation and use of the QMP, QC/QA procedures, performing quality audits, documenting results, and making quality-related recommendations. The incumbent also supports technical training and quality management efforts within the District.

PARF# 10-27-0134 / JC-535034

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.

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

Special Requirements

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

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.

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.