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Senior Transportation Engineer

Job in Auburn, Placer County, California, 95604, USA
Listing for: Caltrans
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-13
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 11437 USD Monthly USD 11437.00 MONTH
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Apply for the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS role at Caltrans.

This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A

Position Details

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 workplace. 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.

Job Code #: JC-502655
Position #:

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Working Title:

Area Construction Engineer / Senior Resident Engineer
Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Placer County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
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:  Director’s EEO Policy:  Director’s EEO Policy Statement:

Job Description & Duties

Under the direction of an Area Construction Manager, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent acts as an Area Construction Engineer, supervising various classifications of engineers and support staff, which are administering construction projects throughout the Region, and may also be Resident Engineer on large or very complicated projects. The area of work changes periodically, depending on the workload between the North, West, South and Southeast Construction Management areas.

The Area Construction Engineer maintains liaison with Cities, Counties, Regional Agencies, Forest Service, Federal Highway Administration and others: conducts field reviews for contract compliance; monitors the status of construction projects, and is responsible for efficiently constructing quality facilities within the designed cost, scope and schedule for delivery. Must be a California professional licensed engineer and have a current driver's license.

PARF# 03-6-287 / JC-502655

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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  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.

Special Requirements
  • PE License required. Provide copy before hiring.
  • Valid driver’s license required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.
  • Professional License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers required.
  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.

Interested individuals must submit a SOQ along with a state application (form…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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