TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

State of California; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Job summary

California Department of Transportation is seeking an Assistant Permits Engineer (Permit Writer) to manage Encroachment Permit projects on the State Highway System. You will coordinate reviews, issue or deny permits, and work with design, traffic operations, and field staff to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.

The role requires a Professional Engineer license for Range D and a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver's license required.
• Professional Engineer license required for Range D.
• Review the minimum qualifications (MQs) for Transportation Engineer (Civil).

Responsibilities

• Manage Encroachment Permit projects on the State Highway System (SHS).
• Coordinate application reviews and issue/deny permits.
• Liaise with Design, Traffic Operations, and Right of Way teams; supervise field inspectors.

Skills

Driver's license

Professional Engineer license

MQ awareness

Job description

Job Posting: Assistant Permits Engineer (Permit Writer)

Department of Transportation

JC-532375

Assistant Permits Engineer (Permit Writer) - TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/7/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction and supervision of the District Permit Engineer (also Chief, Office of Encroachment Permits), the Transportation Engineer (Civil) is responsible for working independently and in coordination with other functions (Design, Traffic Operations, Traffic Safety, Right of Way, etc.) in managing Encroachment Permit projects on the State Highway System (SHS) by utilizing the Caltrans Encroachment Permit System (CEPS). Managing encroachment permits includes: early coordination, screening, processing Encroachment Permit Application Packages (EPAP), coordinating application reviews, issuing or denying permits, and coordinating with Encroachment Permit Office field staff (inspectors). District EP Office's objectives are to protect, maintain and enhance the quality of the State Highway System during and after permitted work activities are complete and to ensure that proposed encroachments are compatible with the primary uses of the SHS. Encroachment permits serve to document permanent and temporary uses of the SHS. Encroachment Permits are issued to non-Caltrans entities that propose work on the SHS, this includes: Federal Agencies, State Agencies, Local Agencies (i.e. City and County Government Bodies), utility companies, private developers, private property developers, nonprofit organizations, etc. Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. A Professional Engineering License is required for Range D.

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.

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

Working Conditions

Job Location - 703 B Street, Marysville, CA - Yuba County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. The office may or may not have any windows to the outside. Due to problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Employees may also be required to travel and work outdoors while conducting field reviews or inspections. There may be exposure to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme head and/or cold. They may be required to put on personal protective equipment. Overtime may be required, and vacations may be restricted during peak times based on workload and operational needs of the Department. The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state. In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532375

Position #(s): 903-350-3135-XXX

Working Title: Assistant Permits Engineer (Permit Writer)

Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL) $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 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: Yuba County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: California Department of Transportation

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

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:

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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

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:
Kathryn Hennessy
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Catherine Cha
[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.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.