State of California
$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) or By Mail Drop-off.
The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Program/Project Management and Office Engineer (PPM&OE), Office of Construction Contract Advertisement & Quality Program (OCCA&QP) is recruiting to fill a Transportation Engineer (TE) (Civil) position located in Sacramento. Under the direction of the Branch Chief for the Construction Contract Quality Management Program, a Senior Transportation Engineer, the TE (Civil) is responsible for developing processes and procedures for the advertisement and award of BIM4i projects. This position will support the Department’s implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 1037 – Infrastructure Construction: Digital Construction Management Technologies – which mandates the use of digital construction management technologies.
Job Description and Duties Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. 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 this link: Find Programs | ABET.
Working Conditions Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24‑month to 33‑month rotation assignment for all permanent, full‑time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period and were hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of the Rotation Program is to provide 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 Rotation 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 Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Salary ranges by performance level:
Level A: $6,488.00 – $7,735.00 per Month
Level B: $7,428.00 – $9,296.00 per Month
Level C: $8,896.00 – $11,131.00 per Month
Level D: $9,712.00 – $12,152.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
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.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 1 page, single‑spaced, using 12‑point font. Address each of the SOQ questions individually. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
Describe your background and experience that make you an ideal candidate for this position in relation to the duty statement.
Describe your experience in or an example of implementing change or overcoming resistance to change.
Describe your experience in preparing reports, manuals, or other documents.
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 websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice‑eval.org . 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: 11/19/2025
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
www.calcareers.ca.gov . 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 Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS‑90 PO Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages Department of Transportation Drop‑Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
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 on CalCareer. 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 but may be included.
Statement of Qualifications
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
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.
Click here to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Kristina King (916) 704‑9009 kristina.king@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Meuy Saephan (916) 826‑6378 meuy.saephan@dot.ca.gov
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.
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
The State application (STD 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand‑delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC‑498467), PARF# 59‑6‑195 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer (Civil)) must be included on the STD 678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareer 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) or By Mail Drop-off.
The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Program/Project Management and Office Engineer (PPM&OE), Office of Construction Contract Advertisement & Quality Program (OCCA&QP) is recruiting to fill a Transportation Engineer (TE) (Civil) position located in Sacramento. Under the direction of the Branch Chief for the Construction Contract Quality Management Program, a Senior Transportation Engineer, the TE (Civil) is responsible for developing processes and procedures for the advertisement and award of BIM4i projects. This position will support the Department’s implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 1037 – Infrastructure Construction: Digital Construction Management Technologies – which mandates the use of digital construction management technologies.
Job Description and Duties Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. 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 this link: Find Programs | ABET.
Working Conditions Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24‑month to 33‑month rotation assignment for all permanent, full‑time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period and were hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of the Rotation Program is to provide 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 Rotation 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 Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Salary ranges by performance level:
Level A: $6,488.00 – $7,735.00 per Month
Level B: $7,428.00 – $9,296.00 per Month
Level C: $8,896.00 – $11,131.00 per Month
Level D: $9,712.00 – $12,152.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
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.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 1 page, single‑spaced, using 12‑point font. Address each of the SOQ questions individually. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
Describe your background and experience that make you an ideal candidate for this position in relation to the duty statement.
Describe your experience in or an example of implementing change or overcoming resistance to change.
Describe your experience in preparing reports, manuals, or other documents.
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 websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice‑eval.org . 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: 11/19/2025
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
www.calcareers.ca.gov . 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 Department of Transportation N/A Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS‑90 PO Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages Department of Transportation Drop‑Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
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 on CalCareer. 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 but may be included.
Statement of Qualifications
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
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.
Click here to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Kristina King (916) 704‑9009 kristina.king@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Meuy Saephan (916) 826‑6378 meuy.saephan@dot.ca.gov
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.
California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
The State application (STD 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand‑delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC‑498467), PARF# 59‑6‑195 and title of the position (Transportation Engineer (Civil)) must be included on the STD 678 form.
Electronic applications through your CalCareer 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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