SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

State of California; United States; Hybrid; USD 127,636 - 159,755; Full time

Job summary

CA High Speed Rail Authority seeks an Engineering Technical Lead to provide senior oversight for structural and seismic engineering across the megaproject. The role involves guiding design and construction efforts, reviewing technical criteria, and coordinating with contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.

The position requires strong leadership, extensive experience in transportation structural/seismic engineering, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural, geotechnical, or seismic engineering related to civil infrastructure.
• Experience on design-build projects.
• Structural and Seismic engineering experience in transportation design and related work.
• Experience reviewing design criteria or specifications to guide project work.
• Understanding and applying Structural/Seismic engineering codes and design methods.
• Engineering judgment in design and construction of transportation projects.
• Experience in project management for transportation civil infrastructure.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with supervision when needed.
• Experience providing technical oversight on State transportation projects.
• Experience with various phases of transportation project delivery.
• Experience with contract management.
• Experience managing contractors/consultants or leading a transportation project team.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for Structural and Seismic Engineering to support Design and Construction.
• Represent the Authority in meetings with contractors and consultants.
• Prepare technical correspondences with stakeholders on engineering issues.
• Contribute to the Duty Statement and project oversight for the megaproject.

Skills

Structural engineering

Seismic engineering

Design-build experience

Project management

Contract management

Stakeholder coordination

Written communication

Independent work

Job description

Job Posting: Engineering Technical Lead

CA High Speed Rail Authority

JC-526227 - Engineering Technical Lead

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month

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

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Senior Transportation Engineer will serve as the Engineering Technical Lead. The Senior Transportation Engineer is responsible for providing technical oversight for the Structural and Seismic Engineering section to support Design and Construction at the Authority, a complex railroad megaproject. The Senior Transportation Engineer shall have extensive knowledge of structural and seismic design and construction procedures and practices and will perform a variety of complex tasks, requiring a high degree of independent action, initiative, discretion, and tact to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the Structural and Seismic Engineering Section. The Senior Transportation Engineer will represent the Authority when participating in meetings with contractors, consultants, and working with representatives from other Federal, State, Regional and local agencies. The Senior Transportation Engineer will prepare correspondences between contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders, regarding technical engineering issues.

This advertisement is posted as Open Until Filled and the advertisement will remain open until the vacancy is filled. Cut-offs for applications will be every Monday start August 3, 2026, and applications will be reviewed per those cut-off dates. Hires can be made at any time based on the applications received by the cut-off dates.

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

Working Conditions

Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

While working on site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled cubicle which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. Incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and video display terminal and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Employees may be required to travel outside of their workstation to perform general tasks.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-526227

Position #(s): 311-646-3161-007

Working Title: Engineering Technical Lead

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.

For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113

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

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: United States

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fast-paced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey. Completing this survey is not required to be considered for this vacancy. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HCM6SCC

Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience in structural, geotechnical, or seismic engineering directly related to civil infrastructure project work.
• Experience working on design-build projects.
• Structural and Seismic Engineering experience particularly related to transportation design and related work.
• Experience reviewing design criteria or specifications to provide input or guidance on project work.
• Understands and interpret Structural and Seismic engineering codes, technical requirements, design and construction methods.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering judgment in areas of design and construction engineering on transportation projects.
• Experience project management in the development or design of transportation civil infrastructure project work.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently but with the judgement to know when to ask for assistance and guidance from a supervisor or colleague.
• Experience providing technical oversight related to State transportation projects.
• Experience with working on various phases of the transportation project and deign build delivery.
• Engineering coordination experience.
• Experience with contract management.
• Experience managing contractors and consultants or being a team lead over a transportation project.
• Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/

Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
[phone]
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California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Application Information

The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-526227 and Engineering Technical Lead, 311-646-3161-007 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)

Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. Training and Development assignments are not being considered at this time.

NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification. To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin.

Location

This is a statewide recruitment. Positions may be filled in any of the following High-Speed Rail Authority office locations. Selected candidates will be assigned to the office location closest to their home.

• Sacramento
• Fresno

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.