TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Caltrans; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A California state agency is seeking a Transportation Engineer (Civil) to develop practices in transportation asset management. The role offers opportunities for career growth and involves collaborating on interdisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills along with a relevant degree. This position is hybrid, supporting a work-life balance.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Hybrid working model

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering data analysis is required.
• Knowledge of asset management principles is a must.
• Ability to prepare and present engineering reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement transportation asset management practices.
• Conduct analyses and collaborate with experts.
• Integrate asset management into department functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Asset management knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Advanced spreadsheet functions

Geographic information systems

Job description

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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.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-486208

Position #(s):

913-660-3135-XXX

Working Title:

Transportation Asset Management Engineer

Classification:

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

$6,299.00 - $7,510.00 A

$7,212.00 - $9,025.00 B

$8,637.00 - $10,807.00 C

$9,429.00 - $11,798.00 D

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:

Sacramento 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. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

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

Be a part of our innovative Sacramento-based engineering team at Caltrans, where we are driving the advancement of transportation asset management. This role offers an opportunity to develop and implement new practices, tools, and strategies, while working on interdisciplinary teams. We are seeking a motivated engineer with strong analytical and communication skills, along with experience in engineering data analysis. This position exposes you to various department functions, paving the way for career growth. You will play an integral role in integrating asset management by conducting analyses, collaborating with experts, and providing guidance. Seize the opportunity to join our skilled and creative team, playing a crucial role in California's adoption of asset management and shaping the future of smart and effective transportation project decisions!

Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at [e-mail] for additional information prior to taking the online examination.

For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET .

PARF# 56-6-023/ JC-486208

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) exam. 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 .

Special Requirements

Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted addressing all factors listed below. Two pages is the maximum acceptable length. Please provide responses to the following four questions. Include years of experience, level of expertise, and cite specific examples that best demonstrate qualifications.

• Describe your experience and knowledge of asset management related principles and how you have applied them in previous roles.
• Elaborate on your experience conducting engineering analyses to evaluate project benefits, performance, or other relevant metrics that inform decision-making.
• Describe your experience using software tools, such as advanced spreadsheet functions, numerical analysis software, database systems, geographic information systems, scripting/programming languages, or other analytical tools, for the analysis and presentation of engineering data.
• Describe your experience in preparing, writing, or editing engineering reports, presentations, and other communication materials for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  

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: 8/11/2025

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.

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