Senior Transportation Engineer (Civil)

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to oversee project development processes within Caltrans. This role involves directing engineering staff, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a Professional Engineer license. The position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for telework.

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and recommend actions.

Responsibilities

• Directs engineering staff and maintains communication with project teams.
• Responsible for preparing highway planning studies and estimates.
• Ensures compliance with Caltrans engineering practices.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

Professional Engineer License

Civil Engineering Degree

Job description

Job Posting:Senior Transportation Engineer (Civil)

Department of Transportation

JC-478189 -

JC-478189 - Senior Transportation Engineer (Civil)
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Final Filing Date: 6/13/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the general direction of the Office Chief, the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans carries out the duties and responsibilities associated with all phases of the project development process. This requires directing the work of an 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 Estimate (PS&E). The incumbent is responsible for directing the preparation of highway planning studies and the development of plans, specifications and estimates for variety of transportation projects. This includes assigning, scheduling, directing, and supervising work within assigned squads. Assign projects to staff and provides guidance to staff related to the proper use of design standards and project development policies and procedures. Provide guidance to ensure that high quality transportation projects are completed. Responsible for assuring that all such projects will be developed in accordance with Caltrans project development process and in conformance with Caltrans engineering practices and standards so that the facilities are properly planned and safely designed and can be properly constructed and maintained. This responsibility includes coordination and review of the highway planning studies and development of the plans, specifications, and estimates. Coordinate with other districts and headquarters units on matters pertaining to transportation and expedite project delivery. The incumbent is responsible for design oversight of transportation projects prepared by locals/consultants for compliance with Caltrans's standards and practices or assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for complex highway projects. Monitor schedule, cost and quality of deliverables that are provided by consultants.

PARF# 04-5-2113 / JC-478189

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltransexam. 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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

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

Working Conditions

Position located at111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, Alameda County.

While at their base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under the artificial light. Employee may be required to sit for long periods of time using a keyboard and video display terminal. Employee will also be required to periodically travel and work outdoors, and may exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, or temperature extremes. Work hours will be set sometime between 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Work outside the normal hours may be required, and vacations may be restricted, during peak times and fiscal year-end closing.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

New toState candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification orminimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS $11,104.00 - $13,898.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission:Improving lives andcommunities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision:A thriving and connectedCalifornia.

The Caltrans workforce ismade up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizationalsuccess. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, andrecognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of ourworkforce, but because of our diversity.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
• This position requires a Professional Engineer license.
• The incumbent must posses a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. The incumbent must be able to apply geometric standards to perform engineering design; apply traffic engineering principles to analyze various transportation alternatives; and provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with standards and accepted engineering practices.
• Statementof Qualifications (SOQ) is required.Failure to submit a Statement ofQualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that describes your experience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

1. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both orally and in writing, with all levels of internal staff, and with our external partners (Local Agencies, Permitting Agencies, Consultant Engineering Firms, the General public, (etc).

2. Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with interdisciplinary project teams to analyze situations accurately, identify project priorities and potential conflicts, adopt an effective resolution to issues, and build consensus within the teams to complete project deliverables on time and within budget.

3. Experience in the implementation of the Department's project delivery policies, procedures, standards, and other factors relating to the design of transportation facilities.

4. Demonstrated ability to prepare presentations, prepare written reports, facilitate or lead meetings, and make oral presentations.

5. Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, work cooperatively, build partnerships, and resolve conflicts with internal and external stakeholders.

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 Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/13/2025

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/13/2025

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento , CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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.

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:

The incumbent must have the ability to: plan, organize, and direct the work of a professional staff; track project schedules and costs; use personal computer applications including word processors, spreadsheets, Critical Path Method and communication software; provide direction in a variety of activities to obtain program goals; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, regional agencies, public and private sector; and analyze complex issues and recommend effective action. The incumbent must be able to analyze projects for: consistent application of standards; viability of products developed by assigned staff;potential project delays; and corrective action plans. The incumbent must be able to analyze staffing relationships and resource needs.

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Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:
Shirley Panugaling
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.

Important Applications Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-478189), PARF# 04-5-2113and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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.