Senior Transportation Engineer
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under general direction of the Chief, Office of Maintenance Engineering (a Supervising Transportation Engineer), this position will have varied and difficult transportation engineering work involving the supervision of civil engineers and others engaged in the development and design of HM projects. Directs and supervises Transportation Engineers (Civil) Ranges A-D, Transportation Engineering Technicians and Associate Governmental Program Assistants in the application of traffic engineering principles and methods, primarily in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E). The incumbent will be responsible for the delivery of the HM CFD by serving as a two‑hat project manager. Other major responsibilities include scheduling and resourcing project work plans, resolving project related delivery issues interfacing with project support units. Also, the incumbent will be part of the District’s Emergency Response Team. PE Registration is required.
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.
Working Conditions
Position located 703 B Street. Marysville, Yuba County.
While in the office setting, the employee will work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. This position requires extensive travel throughout the district and may also be required to travel and work outdoors. May be exposed to traffic, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold. Emergency response and work at night and weekends will be required as needed.
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. Business travel may be required.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a PE License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
- Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date in order to be considered.
Who may apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How to apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this job posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. If you choose not to apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted by mail or drop‑off.
Address for mailing application packages: Department of Transportation, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036. Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact.
Address for drop‑off application packages: Department of Transportation, Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Closed on weekends and State Holidays. Hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM.
Required application package documents: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the electronic State Employment Application), and optionally a resume.
