Job Posting: Senior Transportation Engineer, Specialist

Department of Transportation

JC-531905
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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: 9/21/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for the development and improvement of statewide design guidance, standards, procedures and policies. In this capacity, through liaison activities with

other Headquarters, Regional, District, and external partners, the incumbent recommends and/or reviews proposed updates and improvements to project development guidance which implements Department policies and directives. Assists the Highway

Design Manual (HDM) Editor, the Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM) Editor, and the Project Development Workflow Guide (PDWG) Editor in analyzing, writing, collaborating, finalizing, and publishing new and revised project delivery and

related guidance. This also includes insuring that best practices, policies, and recommendations are incorporated into Department design guidance.

PARF 53-27- 0013 / JC 531905

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.



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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St Sacramento, Sacramento County.

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.

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.

The base of operation for this employee is in Sacramento. While in Sacramento, the employee works in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. The employee in this position will also be expected to travel occasionally to a District office or other State operated buildings and facilities located around the State and to Federal facilities both within the State and around the United States. While on travel status, the employee also is typically working in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. On occasion, the employee may need to visit construction projects and other sites in the outdoors which may cause

them exposure to: dirt; dust; noise; uneven ground surfaces; allergens in the air; and/or hot or cold temperature extremes.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-531905
Position #(s):
913-200-3161-012
Working Title:
Senior Transportation Engineer, Specialist
Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov 

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) PE License Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe your experience in delivering different types of transportation projects, highlighting your contributions to each.

2. Describe your experience in implementing Caltrans standards, policies, procedures, or guidance related to transportation engineering.

3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in verbal and written communication with internal and external partners.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org.  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

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.

Final Filing Date: 9/21/2026

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. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

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. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation
N/A
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact
Certification Services MS-90
P O Box 168036
Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation
Drop-Off Address
Caltrans DHR Contact
Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS
1727 30th Street, MS 90
Sacramento, CA 95816
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of Departmental design policies, procedures, standards, and other factors relating to the geometric, minor concrete, pavement, drainage, roadside, pedestrian, and bicycle design of transportation facilities

Knowledge of organizational and functional relationships both within and outside the Department that pertain to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of transportation facilities and have knowledge of the basic principles of physics, chemistry and mathematics as applied to civil engineering; stress analysis; mechanics; strength of materials; properties and uses of engineering construction materials; methods and equipment of engineering construction; and engineering economics.

The ability to, based on engineering experience, exercise sound judgment on matters relating to the geometric, pavement, drainage, roadside, pedestrian, and bicycle design of transportation facilities; the ability to recognize geometric, pavement, drainage, and roadside designs which may adversely impact user and traveler safety and/or operations, especially at intersections and interchanges for all users and modes of travel; and, then facilitate the resolution of such deficiencies and have analytical abilities related to geometric, pavement, drainage, roadside, pedestrian, and bicycle design standards; to effectively

communicate and coordinate, both orally and in written form, with management and employees in Headquarters, Districts, and personnel outside the organization; ability to write technical reports and be able to interpret results from technical studies; ability to assimilate technical and procedural input from various sources on a given subject, evaluate that input, develop alternative courses of action, make objective recommendations, and follow-up with implementation through written and oral communication;

and ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of the work, and to communicate effectively.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Hyewon Pak
(916) 591-6133
hyewon.pak@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rocky Orines
(916) 838-6421
Rocky.Orines@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number JC 531905, PARF# 53-27-0013 and title of the position (Insert Classification Title) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

 

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

 

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

 

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
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By Mail
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