TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

State of California; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Transportation Engineer (Civil) to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will engage in a variety of engineering duties, including construction, design, and project management. You'll apply your expertise in civil engineering principles and environmental regulations to develop technical reports and ensure compliance with Caltrans standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in both office and field environments, contributing to vital transportation projects that enhance community connectivity. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Telework Options

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license for state business.
• Experience with environmental laws and regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering duties in construction, design, and project management.
• Prepare technical reports and specifications for transportation improvements.

Skills

Civil Engineering Principles

Analytical Skills

Engineering Calculations

Traffic Control Strategies

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering License (Civil)

Tools

Caltrans Standards and Guidelines

Traffic Engineering Applications

Job description

Job Posting:Transportation Engineer, Civil

Department of Transportation

JC-476288 -

JC-476288 - Transportation Engineer, Civil
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Final Filing Date: 5/30/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

The Transportation Engineer (Civil) will perform engineering duties throughout the District in: Construction, Design, Program/Project Management or Environmental Planning. Based on the annual workload, delivery commitments, and seasonal needs, the incumbent may be assigned by the Department to a variety of engineering positions in an office or field environment. Duties may include performing engineering work of varying complexity, involving problem analysis and development of technical reports, plans, specifications and estimates for the construction of transportation improvements. Performing various transportation engineering tasks accomplished through understanding and applying Caltrans standards, manuals, guidelines, policies, directives and computer software applications. The incumbent may also determine the need for, prepare and review air quality conformity determinations; various hazardous waste site investigation reports; and various noise and vibration technical studies in compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and policies. This position may require both day and night work.

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 [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# 08-5-729/ JC-476288

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 .

Working Conditions

Positionlocated at464 W. 4th Street, San Bernardino, San Bernardino County - District 8/Various Divisions.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at the base of operation, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employee may also be required to occasionally travel and perform field investigations and may be exposed to moving traffic. Employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme heat or cold.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans'evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based onoperational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent needarises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs.Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primaryresidence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses tothe headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Caltrans Mission:Improving lives andcommunities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision:A thriving and connectedCalifornia.

The Caltrans workforce ismade up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizationalsuccess. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, andrecognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of ourworkforce, but because of our diversity.

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.

• The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license when operating state vehicles or driving another vehicle for state business.

• 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.

• The incumbent must possess a valid driver's license when operating state vehicles or driving another vehicle for state business.

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:

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: 5/30/2025

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 California Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact JC-476288 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana , CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation California Department of Transportation Caltrans DHR Contact JC-476288 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana , CA 92705 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.

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: 5/30/2025

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 California Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact JC-476288 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana , CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation California Department of Transportation Caltrans DHR Contact JC-476288 1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor Santa Ana , CA 92705 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.

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.

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:

• Knowledge of civil and traffic engineering principles, analytical skills, and practices as applied to the operations of highways. Must be able to perform accurate engineering calculations, logical analysis, and exercise good judgment to recommend the appropriate action. Must communicate information, both orally and in writing, proficiently. Must have proficiency with computers and ability to use various traffic engineering applications. Must analyze collected data, field situations, draw conclusions, implement traffic control strategies, and prepare reports.
  

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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.

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.

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.

Important Applications Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-476288), PARF# 08-5-729 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer (Civil)) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

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.