Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
Hydraulics Engineer
Caltrans: California Department of Transportation, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Hydraulics Engineer
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
Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. 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 TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.
For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to Find Programs | ABET.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineering (Civil) exam. For those who are not currently eligible, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here.
Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions Position located at 111 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94612, Alameda County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
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.
The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24‑ to 33‑month rotation assignment for all permanent, full‑time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period. The program provides opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well‑rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long‑term travel and can be located throughout the state.
In addition to the Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration 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.
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: 10/24/2025
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PARF# 04-6-0328 / JC-495235
Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. 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 TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.
For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to Find Programs | ABET.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineering (Civil) exam. For those who are not currently eligible, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here.
Please take this 1‑minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions Position located at 111 Grand Ave. Oakland, CA 94612, Alameda County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
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.
The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24‑ to 33‑month rotation assignment for all permanent, full‑time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period. The program provides opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well‑rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long‑term travel and can be located throughout the state.
In addition to the Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration 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.
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: 10/24/2025
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