TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Caltrans; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in California is seeking a Transportation Engineer (Civil) to join the Design team under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer. The incumbent will serve as a Design Engineer and contribute to civil design projects across Alameda County with a focus on state transportation improvements.

Candidates must review the Minimum Qualifications for this classification. If an in-person written hurdle exam is required for TE Civil, do not take the online exam before passing the

Qualifications

• Must meet MQs for the Transportation Engineer (Civil) classification.
• If TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam is required, DO NOT take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle.
• For ABET accreditation references, see the provided links.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer and/or a Supervising Transportation Engineer, serve as a Design Engineer in the Design team.
• PARF# 04-27-0453 / JC- 531174
• Assist with qualification checks and eligibility assessments for state civil service employment.

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.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-531174

Position #(s)

904-104-3135-911

Working Title

Transportation 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

Alameda County

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent Intermittent - 960 Hours

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 general supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer and/or a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent serves as a Design Engineer in the Design team.

PARF# 04-27-0453 / JC- 531174

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 .

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.

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.
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and operate vehicles safely under varied conditions.

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.

Final Filing Date

9/14/2026

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).

• 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.