Transportation Engineer; Civil; JC-

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

$77,856.00/yr - $/yr

Job Control:
JC-502739

Apply by: 1/22/2026

All applications must be submitted through the external link on Cal Careers.

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.

Under direction of a Senior Bridge Engineer (Supervisor) in Structure Construction (SC), Division of Engineering Services (DES), the Transportation Engineer (Civil) classification is the entry, working & journeyman level of professional engineering work for Caltrans. The incumbent performs a wide variety of professional engineering work in either an office or field setting. As incumbents progress in experience they will be assigned more difficult work.

This work is performed on highway construction projects involving bridges, buildings, walls, barriers, drainage structures, sign structures & appurtenances. The incumbent works as a field engineer to ensure contractors build structures in compliance with contract documents (Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, contract plans & Special Provisions). May act as Assistant Structure Representative or Assistant Resident Engineer / Resident Engineer on construction projects.

Structure Representation on projects where the nature of work is predominately structural, e.g., bridges & tall walls, Streets & Highways Code Section 137.6 will apply. The possession & maintenance of a valid professional engineer's license in the State of California is highly desirable.

For questions please contact:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jillian Marlow

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering, Other, and Administrative

Government Administration and Construction

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan