Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans

Job Title

Construction Engineer (Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans)

Department of Transportation, Caltrans

$11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per month (minimum salary for new to state candidates applies)

1500 Green Hills Road, Suite 201, Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz County, CA

Under general direction of the Construction Office Chief, the incumbent will serve as a Construction Engineer or Resident Engineer on complex projects requiring a large staff to monitor contractor operations, direct payment and change order processing, manage construction contract claims, and handle administrative tasks for the District Construction Field Office.

• Direct processing of payments to contractors and change orders.
• Plan, organize, and direct engineering and administrative tasks of the District Construction Field Office.
• Oversee processing of Construction Contract Claims.
• Monitor contractor operations on large‑staff projects.
• Maintain compliance with California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers regulations.
• Communicate effectively with management, local agencies, and the public.
• Track and monitor cost, scope, and schedule of projects; resolve issues and prepare contingencies.
• Lead project teams and develop partnerships through collaboration.
• Adhere to safety requirements, including wearing hard hats, safety vests, and eye protection on site.

• Valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Valid driver’s license (required for operating state‑owned or leased vehicles).
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – typed, no more than two pages, 12‑point Arial font.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including presentations.
• Experience with project delivery, highway construction and design, and managing complex projects.
• Experience in leading teams and anticipating implications of decisions.
• Knowledge of tracking and monitoring cost, scope, schedule, and operating budgets.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships through communication and collaboration.
• Exam eligibility: must be on the Senior Transportation Engineer Caltrans exam list (or meet other state civil service eligibility rules).

Applications must be submitted electronically via Cal Career or by mail/hand delivery to:

• Department of Transportation, Caltrans, P.O. Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036.
• Drop‑off at Caltrans DHR Contact, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816 (Closed weekends and holidays, 08:00‑17:00).

Required documents:
Standard State 678 application, SOQ, certifications and transcripts (if based on education). The Final date to receive applications is January 20 2026
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Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368‑3367

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, irrespective of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected status. The State upholds a drug‑free workplace and expects all applicants to comply with state law and civil service rules.