SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Chief of the Office of Delivery Improvement & Agreements (ODIA), a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will lead Caltrans’ engagement with AASHTO and WASHTO and will serve as a subject matter expert on initiatives vital to Caltrans’ mission. The incumbent will plan, develop, and facilitate quarterly Statewide Project Management Board meetings, fostering effective collaboration across divisions and districts with a primary focus on the Division of Project Management. In addition, the incumbent will serve as the subject matter expert on FHWA policies and procedures

related to project delivery, including the Stewardship and Oversight Agreement.

The incumbent will represent Headquarters Project Management on the statewide Community Engagement Committee, advancing Caltrans’ commitment to early, continuous, and equitable engagement as a core principle of project delivery. The incumbent will review and provide input on SB 1 Baseline Agreement packages and proposed legislative bills on behalf of the Division of Project Management.

The incumbent will lead or contribute to teams responsible for identifying and implementing improvements to project delivery. The incumbent will assemble cross functional teams of content experts, stakeholders, and sponsors to analyze gaps or challenges and propose implementable solutions. Responsibilities will include maintaining records and developing new processes, guidelines, and policies that support improved project delivery. The incumbent will ensure these processes and policies comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and departmental requirements.

Successful performance requires a strong understanding of Caltrans’ functional organization and the ability to meaningfully collaborate with subject matter experts and policy owners across Headquarters and the districts. The incumbent will study and understand a wide variety of Caltrans policies and procedures, including those elated to Project Delivery, Finance, Planning, Maintenance, and Traffic Operations.

PARF 44-27-0039 / JC # 532239

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:

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.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

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

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. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

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: or .  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: 9/25/2026

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 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

N/A

Caltrans DHR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento , CA 95816-8036

Closed on weekends and State holidays.

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 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 -

  1. This position requires exercising independent judgment on project delivery issues that don't always have a clear precedent or guidance. Describe example(s) from your experience where you had to make a decision with incomplete information or without formal direction. Be sure to describe the situation(s), what was decided, and lessoned learned. How would you apply that experience to this role?

  2. This position will work collaboratively with various internal (districts, headquarters policy owners) and external (city, county, state, federal) stakeholders, some of whom may have conflicting priorities. Describe example(s) from your experience navigating competing stakeholder interests. What made it difficult, how did it actually get resolved, and how would you apply that experience to this role?

  3. Integrity and accountability are essential in project delivery, where decisions affect public funds and public trust. Describe example(s) from your experience where you had to be transparent or hold yourself accountable, particularly when something didn't go as planned. What did you do, what would you do differently now, and how would you apply that experience to this role?

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.

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:
Bailey Benson
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Hiring Unit Contact:
Heidi Cervantes
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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
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California Relay Service: View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (TTY), View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Application Instructions:

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.