Transportation Engineer (Civil) (JC-534466)

Caltrans; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in California is seeking a Supervising Transportation Engineer to advance transportation asset management. You will lead analyses and reports that inform investment decisions for SHS and SHOPP portfolios.

Work with district and headquarters teams to develop and implement asset management processes and tools, ensuring compliance with Federal and State laws. This role supports ongoing business process improvement and collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Perform transportation engineering duties related to asset management implementation.
• Prepare reports and analyses for SHSMP, TAMP, 10-Year Project Book and Performance Benchmarks.
• Collaborate with districts and headquarters to develop evolving asset management processes and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform transportation engineering duties related to asset management implementation.
• Serve as a liaison to district and headquarters asset management programs and carry out analyses for reports and performance benchmarks.
• Assist in evaluating performance, prioritization, and investment decisions for SHS projects and SHOPP portfolios.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate development and implementation of asset management business processes and support tools.

Job description

Job Control: JC-534466

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Apply by: 10/23/26

\"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career.\"

About the Position:

Under the direction of the Asset Management Office Chief, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will perform transportation engineering duties related to the implementation of transportation asset management at Caltrans. Primary responsibilities include serving as a liaison to district and headquarters asset management programs, as well as carrying out analyses needed for preparing reports (e.g., State Highway System Management Plan (SHSMP), California Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP), 10-Year Project Book, and Performance Benchmarks), and related materials in evaluation of performance, prioritization, and investment decision-making for State Highway System (SHS) projects and State Highway Operations and Protection Program (SHOPP) project portfolios. Other duties include assisting the Supervising and Senior Transportation Engineers in the Asset Management office and working with interdisciplinary teams from headquarters and districts to facilitate development and implementation of evolving business processes and support tools associated with asset management requirements under Federal and State Law.

*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.