TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Caltrans; Marysville (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans seeks a Transportation Engineer (Civil) in Yuba County for permanent, full-time work with hybrid telework options. The role focuses on producing signing and striping plans, traffic handling, detour planning, and reviewing contract provisions related to traffic items.

The candidate must hold a valid driver's license; a Professional Engineer license is required for Range D, and the job notes a 2026 filing deadline with detailed salary ranges provided by the department.

Responsibilities

• Produce signing and striping plans and estimates.
• Prepare traffic handling plans and estimates; detour plans and estimates.
• Review draft contract special provisions for traffic items.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required to operate State owned or leased vehicles.
• A Professional Engineering License is required for Range D.

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.

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-532905

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

Working Title

Transportation Engineer (Civil)

Classification

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Salary

• $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

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

Job Description And Duties

Under the supervision of the Branch Chief (a Senior Transportation Engineer), the employee produces signing and striping plans and estimates; prepares traffic handling plans and estimates; prepares detour plans and estimates; reviews draft contract special provisions for traffic items; produces preliminary signing and striping estimates for scoping documents; engages with Asset Management; gathers and validates district asset inventory/condition; consults with cities and counties on signing and striping projects; reviews plans and specifications prepared by consultants. Possession of a valid Driver's License is required to operate State owned or leased vehicles. A Professional Engineering License is required for Range D.

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.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

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

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

Final Filing Date: 10/16/2026

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).

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 TE Civil may negatively impact 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 .

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.