Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will work on developing Plans, Specifications & Estimate (PS&E) for various maintenance projects. This work will involve supervision of transportation engineering staff. The incumbent will be responsible for delivery of Highway Maintenance (HM) Contract for Delivery (CFO) projects, Minor A and B projects, and preparation of Project Initiation Reports (PIR) for HM and other projects. Other major responsibilities include resolving project related issues, interacting with the District functional units, and the Division of Engineering Services (DES), and close coordination with the HM program advisors for delivery milestones and project scope issues for all HM projects in the Office.
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 click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
- Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
- Due to the complexity of transportation facilities, a thorough knowledge of project development procedures, standards, policies and practices is essential. Each project is unique and requires considerable analytical ability. Projects may involve geometrics, traffic operations, hydraulics, geotechnical, environmental, construction, maintenance, planning, budget, and safety-related issues. General analysis of these and other project related aspects are required. Effective verbal and written communication skills are also essential. A broad background in the Caltrans project functions including: right of way, environmental, planning, construction, maintenance, and operations is desirable. The ability to track project schedules and costs is also needed.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Vijith Thilakaratne
(510) 715-9223
vijith.thilakaratne@dot.ca.gov
