Senior Transportation Engineer; Specialist

Job Posting:

Senior Transportation Engineer Specialist

Department of Transportation

JC-502898 -

JC-502898 - Senior Transportation Engineer Specialist
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 1/24/2026

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

Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Project Management (a Supervising Transportation Engineer), the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the delivery of all assigned projects within scope, cost, schedule, and resources. Incumbent is responsible for managing and facilitating the development and engineering administration of the project from inception through completion of the construction contract. These projects include those funded wholly or partially by local agency funds, developer funds, Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), State Highway Operational and Protection Program (SHOPP), storm damage, seismic projects, minors, and other Capital Outlay funded and Oversight projects.

Incumbent will represent the Department at public hearings and other forums.

PARF# 03-6-215 / JC-502898

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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Position located at 703 B Street,Marysville, CA, Yuba County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This is a Limited Term position whichmaybe extended to 24 months orbecome permanent.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. 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, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Classification:

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS $11,437.00 - $14,315.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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• This position(s) requires(s) a valid Professional …License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating state owned or leased vehicles.
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