Senior Transportation Engineer (JC-536004)

Caltrans; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to lead statewide construction safety and insurance initiatives within the Office of Construction Safety and Insurance. This role reports to the Supervising Transportation Engineer and supports the Division's Business Plan through program delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating with district staff and external stakeholders, developing and reviewing specifications and directives, updating manuals, and providing training to strengthen

Responsibilities

• Implementing the statewide Construction Safety and Insurance Program and engineering projects that meet the Division's Business Plan.
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the Department's Construction Safety Program; developing and reviewing specifications, construction policy bulletins, directives, and other Department directives.
• Updating manuals, guidance material, and providing training; monitoring the effectiveness of the Construction Safety Program; supporting district construction staff and coordinators; leading improvements to the Construction Program; coordinating Division meetings and managing A&E and service contracts.

Job description

Classification: Senior Transportation Engineer

Working Title: Construction Special Projects Engineer

Apply by: 11/20/2026

"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career."

About the Position:

Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Construction Safety and Insurance (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the incumbent is responsible for implementing the statewide Construction Safety and Insurance Program and also performing engineering projects that meet the needs of the Division's Business Plan. The incumbent duties include but not limited to: Implementing the assigned tasks from the Division’s Business Plan; assisting the Division's safety and insurance program and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the Department's Construction Safety Program; developing and reviewing specifications, construction policy bulletins and directives and other Department directives; updating manuals, guidance material, and provide training; monitoring the effectiveness of the Construction Safety Program; supporting district construction staff and construction coordinators; leading efforts that focus on improvements to the Department’s Construction Program; facilitating and organize Division's meetings with district personnel; and managing Division's Architectural and Engineering (A&E) and/or service contracts.

*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.