Senior Transportation Engineer (JC-538135)

Caltrans; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans seeks a Senior Transportation Engineer to serve as the Construction Oversight Program Manager, leading the statewide oversight efforts in the Division of Local Assistance. The COPM coordinates six COEs, oversees statewide data collection, and analyzes risk and performance in collaboration with FHWA and DLA leadership.

The position emphasizes program management, governance, and adherence to the Local Oversight Action Plan and QA procedures to ensure quality construction oversight across

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation project management and program oversight.
• Ability to coordinate multiple engineers and data analysis for risk and performance.

Responsibilities

• Act as statewide Construction Oversight Program Manager (COPM) under DLA at Headquarters.
• Coordinate construction oversight activities of six Construction Oversight Engineers statewide.
• Oversee data collection, reporting, risk analysis, and performance measures in line with manuals and FHWA guidance.

Job description

Classification: Senior Transportation Engineer

Working Title: Construction Oversight Program Manager

Apply by: 11/22/2026

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 general direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans, Office of Guidance and Oversight, the incumbent acts as the Statewide Construction Oversight Program Manager (COPM) in the Division of Local Assistance (DLA) at Headquarters. The COPM is responsible for performing management duties of the Construction Oversight Program and serve as the single focal point. The COPM is responsible for coordinating the construction oversight activities of six construction oversight engineers (COEs) located throughout the state, as well as statewide construction oversight data collection, assimilating reports and data for risk analysis and performance measures. Program management is performed in accordance with the Federal Highways Stewardship and Oversight Agreement, Local Oversight Action Plan, Local Assistance Procedures Manual, “Quality Assurance Program Manual”, and other approved documents in collaboration with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Division of Local Assistance (DLA) management.

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