TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Caltrans; California; Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Transportation Asset Management Engineer in Sacramento for a hybrid, 12-month full-time assignment. You will advance transportation asset management by developing new practices, tools, and strategies and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven analyses, guidance delivery, and growth within California's asset management framework. Eligibility for TE Civil exam may apply; a PE license is required for certain ranges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (Civil) license preferred for higher ranges.
• Experience with asset management and engineering data analyses desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset management practices and tools.
• Perform engineering analyses to inform project benefits and decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Asset management

Engineering analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (Civil) license

Tools

Excel

GIS

Database software

Job description

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.

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-534466

Position #(s): 913-660-3135-XXX

Working Title: Transportation Asset Management Engineer

Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A

$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B

$8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C

$9,712.00 - $12,152.00 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: 12 Month Limited Term - 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.

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! PARF# 56-27-0054 / JC-534466 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. 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.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

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.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted along with your State application. The SOQ is a discussion of how an applicant’s education and experience meet the evaluation criteria below and qualify them for the position. The SOQ serves as documentati on of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. You must include specific examples, including the length of time of each statement of experience, addressing each evaluation criteria listed below. The SOQ must not exceed two (2) pages in length and be written in no less than 12-point font. Each evaluation criteria must be addressed separately and in order. Please number and repeat each criterion and provide full answers under each criterion. 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.

Submission of a resume is optional but strongly encouraged. Information provide d on the state application, resume, and the required Statement of Qualifications will be scored to determine candidates to be interviewed.

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.

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.