Senior Transportation Engineer

Classification: Senior Transportation Engineer Working Title: Traffic Safety Devices Specialist Apply by: 8/7/2026 "At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career." About the Position: Under the general direction of the Office Chief of Safety Systems and Devices, a Supervising Transportation Engineer (Manager), the incumbent, a Senior Transportation Engineer (Specialist), serves as the Traffic Safety Devices Specialist. The incumbent establishes guidelines and standards for traffic safety systems; provides guidance for the application of safety systems; conducts new product evaluations and approves the use of proprietary products on the State Highway System; develops and maintains policies, guidelines, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and non-standard Special Provisions for Traffic Safety Devices; and provides support to districts regarding Traffic Safety Devices and Systems through training and the Traffic Safety System Guidance Manual. The incumbent supports the Division of Road Safety and districts with utilizing traffic safety devices and techniques to implement a Safe System Approach on the State Highway System and provides uniform standards for regional partners and local roads. The Safe System Approach aims to eliminate fatal and serious injury collisions for all road users. It does so through a holistic view of the road system that first anticipates human mistakes and second keeps impact energy on the human body at tolerable levels. See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr