Department of Transportation
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Chief of the Office of Pavement Recycling & Job Order Contracting, the Senior Transportation Engineer is a technical expert for Caltrans who is responsible for the implementation of department's Job Order Contracting (JOC) project delivery within the Highway Maintenance (HM) program. The incumbent is to perform difficult and complex engineering work in a specialist capacity to implement JOC delivery program, construction contract documents and guidelines; proposed project construction and design analysis methods; and oversee specialized project delivery and quality management. The incumbent will perform, coordinate, and/or monitor technical studies and prepare and review reports on complex problems/issues relating to JOC projects and prepare work plans and monitor progress to assure timely delivery of projects and other assignments. Coordinates findings from completed projects and assists in improvements to JOC policies and procedures to address findings. In cooperation with other Division Office Chiefs, and Headquarters and District functional units, incumbent is expected to make technical, engineering decisions in pursuing a course of action that will most effectively and efficiently serve Departmental and Division goals and objectives.
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.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Desirable Qualifications
Must have a thorough knowledge of Caltrans’ organization, transportation engineering, Departmental policies, transportation economics and procedures. A broad and in-depth knowledge of the Department’s project delivery design, construction, policies, procedures, standards, and other factors relating to the delivery of transportation facilities is essential. A detailed knowledge of organizational relationships and engineering functions internal and external to the Department that pertain to the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of quality transportation facilities is a must. Knowledge of state and federal statutes and regulations as they pertain to the delivery of transportation projects is highly desirable.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
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 (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
