Caltrans District 3
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Caltrans District 3, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
role at Caltrans District 3
Job Posting: Hydraulics Engineer
Department of Transportation
JC-495235
Salary: $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 10/24/2025
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Job Description And Duties Under the general direction of a Supervisory Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will assist in designing drainage, provide oversight of Consultant drainage design, and assist with all other hydraulics matters within the nine Counties from which District 4 is comprised. Duties may include: the development of drainage plans, specifications and estimates for a variety of transportation related projects; the oversight of drainage related work prepared by the Consultant to ensure it is completed in accordance with acceptable Caltrans processes and standards; and review of Encroachment Permits and CEQA submittal. The incumbent will be responsible for recognizing appropriate engineering practices and standards as set forth in the various Caltrans manuals and directives so that drainage facilities are properly planned, safely designed, and can be easily constructed and maintained.
PARF# 04-6-0328 / JC-495235
Minimum Qualifications You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, do not take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. For education requirements, contact the Human Resources contact. ABET accreditation information is available here: Find Programs | ABET.
Vehicle: The position requires a valid California Driver's License (CDL). You must answer the CDL questions on your application and provide CDL number, class, expiration date, endorsements/restrictions.
Drug screening: A drug screening must be passed prior to being hired.
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating state-owned or leased vehicle.
Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.
Experience with designing roadway or pavement drainage systems. Experience with 2D channel modeling software, experience designing fish passage and river training systems.
Other Requirements and Documents
ABET or equivalent evaluation for foreign transcripts may be required. See instructions on evaluation agencies.
Completed applications and required documents must be received by the Final Filing Date. Electronic submission via CalCareers is encouraged.
Required documents include STD 678 where applicable and any degree/license/certificates to meet MQs.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-495235
Position #: 904-104-3135-149
Working Title: Hydraulics Engineer
Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Salary ranges: $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A; $7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B; $8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C; $9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D
Work Location: Alameda County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
How to Apply
Electronic applications through CalCareers are highly recommended.
If submitting hard copy, include STD 678 and required documents.
Final Filing Date: 10/24/2025
Address for mail: Department of Transportation, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Benefits and Equal Opportunity Caltrans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the Director’s EEO Policy and related statements linked in the posting. A drug-free workplace policy applies. Please contact the EEO Office for accommodations during the hiring process.
Notes
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Some sections in the original posting contain references to other locations and postings; those have been omitted to keep this description focused on this role.
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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
role at Caltrans District 3
Job Posting: Hydraulics Engineer
Department of Transportation
JC-495235
Salary: $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 10/24/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Print Job
Job Description And Duties Under the general direction of a Supervisory Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will assist in designing drainage, provide oversight of Consultant drainage design, and assist with all other hydraulics matters within the nine Counties from which District 4 is comprised. Duties may include: the development of drainage plans, specifications and estimates for a variety of transportation related projects; the oversight of drainage related work prepared by the Consultant to ensure it is completed in accordance with acceptable Caltrans processes and standards; and review of Encroachment Permits and CEQA submittal. The incumbent will be responsible for recognizing appropriate engineering practices and standards as set forth in the various Caltrans manuals and directives so that drainage facilities are properly planned, safely designed, and can be easily constructed and maintained.
PARF# 04-6-0328 / JC-495235
Minimum Qualifications You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, do not take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. For education requirements, contact the Human Resources contact. ABET accreditation information is available here: Find Programs | ABET.
Vehicle: The position requires a valid California Driver's License (CDL). You must answer the CDL questions on your application and provide CDL number, class, expiration date, endorsements/restrictions.
Drug screening: A drug screening must be passed prior to being hired.
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating state-owned or leased vehicle.
Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.
Experience with designing roadway or pavement drainage systems. Experience with 2D channel modeling software, experience designing fish passage and river training systems.
Other Requirements and Documents
ABET or equivalent evaluation for foreign transcripts may be required. See instructions on evaluation agencies.
Completed applications and required documents must be received by the Final Filing Date. Electronic submission via CalCareers is encouraged.
Required documents include STD 678 where applicable and any degree/license/certificates to meet MQs.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-495235
Position #: 904-104-3135-149
Working Title: Hydraulics Engineer
Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Salary ranges: $6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A; $7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B; $8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C; $9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D
Work Location: Alameda County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
How to Apply
Electronic applications through CalCareers are highly recommended.
If submitting hard copy, include STD 678 and required documents.
Final Filing Date: 10/24/2025
Address for mail: Department of Transportation, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Benefits and Equal Opportunity Caltrans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the Director’s EEO Policy and related statements linked in the posting. A drug-free workplace policy applies. Please contact the EEO Office for accommodations during the hiring process.
Notes
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
Some sections in the original posting contain references to other locations and postings; those have been omitted to keep this description focused on this role.
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