Caltrans District 3
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Caltrans District 3, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS — Caltrans District 3. The position involves supervising a project design and engineering support branch responsible for developing project study reports, project reports, and contract plans and specifications for transportation facilities including freeway, expressway, and conventional highways. Salary range: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per month. Final Filing Date: 11/25/2025. Responsibilities
Supervise a design engineering team and prioritize and assign projects to produce high-quality results efficiently. Manage PS&E quality, Architectural & Engineering (A&E) consultant contracts and task orders; conduct constructibility and safety reviews. Serve as District Design Liaison with duties such as geometric reviews, Highway Safety Manual analyses, review of design standard decision documents, freeway agreements, and utility coordination. Oversee local project and encroachment permit (QMAP) activities; develop Minor A projects; act as subject matter expert for specialized design activities. Provide general direction and allocate resources/workloads to support transportation facility projects. Possess a valid California Driver's License for operating state-owned or leased vehicles; possession of a valid California PE license is required. Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle. See the Class Specification for minimum requirements and eligibility for hire (exam eligibility, list eligibility, etc.). Other Requirements and Information
Working conditions: position located in Shasta County (1031 Butte Street, Redding, CA 96001); travel within the north region; some telework may be available per Caltrans policy. Position may be filled from this recruitment; multiple positions may be available. Telework approaches and in-person requirements are determined by Caltrans and may change based on operational needs. How to Apply
Application packages must be submitted by the Final Filing Date. Electronic submissions via CalCareer are encouraged. If mailing or dropping off a package, include all required documents and reference JC-494347 and the title Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans. Required Documents
State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) or CalCareer electronic application (include all experience and education related to the Minimum Qualifications). Resume is optional but may be included; SOQ is required and must be 1–2 pages, 12-point font, describing how your education, training, and experience meet the role’s duty statement. Unofficial transcripts or degrees for verification if education is used to meet qualifications; foreign transcripts require U.S. equivalency evaluation. Benefits
View the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contacts
Human Resources Contact: Robert Strickland Jr — (530) 649-5269 — Robert.Strickland@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Nicole Lamas — (530) 720-4710 — Nicole.Lamas@dot.ca.gov Reasonable accommodations requests should be made during interview scheduling. EEO information and contact details are provided by the Caltrans EEO Office. Equal Opportunity
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. It is a drug-free workplace.
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SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS — Caltrans District 3. The position involves supervising a project design and engineering support branch responsible for developing project study reports, project reports, and contract plans and specifications for transportation facilities including freeway, expressway, and conventional highways. Salary range: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per month. Final Filing Date: 11/25/2025. Responsibilities
Supervise a design engineering team and prioritize and assign projects to produce high-quality results efficiently. Manage PS&E quality, Architectural & Engineering (A&E) consultant contracts and task orders; conduct constructibility and safety reviews. Serve as District Design Liaison with duties such as geometric reviews, Highway Safety Manual analyses, review of design standard decision documents, freeway agreements, and utility coordination. Oversee local project and encroachment permit (QMAP) activities; develop Minor A projects; act as subject matter expert for specialized design activities. Provide general direction and allocate resources/workloads to support transportation facility projects. Possess a valid California Driver's License for operating state-owned or leased vehicles; possession of a valid California PE license is required. Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle. See the Class Specification for minimum requirements and eligibility for hire (exam eligibility, list eligibility, etc.). Other Requirements and Information
Working conditions: position located in Shasta County (1031 Butte Street, Redding, CA 96001); travel within the north region; some telework may be available per Caltrans policy. Position may be filled from this recruitment; multiple positions may be available. Telework approaches and in-person requirements are determined by Caltrans and may change based on operational needs. How to Apply
Application packages must be submitted by the Final Filing Date. Electronic submissions via CalCareer are encouraged. If mailing or dropping off a package, include all required documents and reference JC-494347 and the title Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans. Required Documents
State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) or CalCareer electronic application (include all experience and education related to the Minimum Qualifications). Resume is optional but may be included; SOQ is required and must be 1–2 pages, 12-point font, describing how your education, training, and experience meet the role’s duty statement. Unofficial transcripts or degrees for verification if education is used to meet qualifications; foreign transcripts require U.S. equivalency evaluation. Benefits
View the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California. Contacts
Human Resources Contact: Robert Strickland Jr — (530) 649-5269 — Robert.Strickland@dot.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Nicole Lamas — (530) 720-4710 — Nicole.Lamas@dot.ca.gov Reasonable accommodations requests should be made during interview scheduling. EEO information and contact details are provided by the Caltrans EEO Office. Equal Opportunity
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. It is a drug-free workplace.
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