Caltrans District 3
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Caltrans District 3, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
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Job Details Job Posting: District Permit Engineer – Highway System Department of Transportation JC-501725 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 1/12/2026
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Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Safety Programs, the incumbent serves the Branch Chief, District Encroachment Permits Highway System (EPHS). Incumbent has charge of varied and difficult transportation engineering work in the field and office involving the supervision of engineers and others engaged in transportation development activities. Incumbent plans, assigns, and checks work, gives instructions and assistance, maintains discipline, makes decisions, and handles difficult technical and administrative problems in connection with directing engineers and others. Provides technical oversight to consultants performing engineering work, makes original investigation in connection with the preparation of unusual or complicated designs, develops personnel requirements and monitors use of personnel in meeting engineering project and operations schedules. Presents information to the public on transportation engineering and permit matters, represents the Department of Transportation at meetings, and prepares correspondence and reports.
Eligibility Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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.
Special Requirements
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.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
SOQ content must include:
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with encroachment permits.
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in developing strong working relationships in a team setting.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and changing priorities and meet strict deadlines under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with internal and external partners and staff at various levels.
Demonstrated ability to effectively apply logic and creativity in decision making processes and successful application of motivational and negotiating skills.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Documents include the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678, Statement of Qualifications, and any required certificates or transcripts. Applications may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account or mailed to the Department of Transportation. See full instructions on the CalCareers website.
Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Javeeria Tahir (279) 234-2525 Javeeria.Tahir@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Alicia Santos (209) 948-7927 alicia.santos@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
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 (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
role at
Caltrans District 3
Job Details Job Posting: District Permit Engineer – Highway System Department of Transportation JC-501725 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 1/12/2026
Application Methods
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
Print Job
Save Job
Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Safety Programs, the incumbent serves the Branch Chief, District Encroachment Permits Highway System (EPHS). Incumbent has charge of varied and difficult transportation engineering work in the field and office involving the supervision of engineers and others engaged in transportation development activities. Incumbent plans, assigns, and checks work, gives instructions and assistance, maintains discipline, makes decisions, and handles difficult technical and administrative problems in connection with directing engineers and others. Provides technical oversight to consultants performing engineering work, makes original investigation in connection with the preparation of unusual or complicated designs, develops personnel requirements and monitors use of personnel in meeting engineering project and operations schedules. Presents information to the public on transportation engineering and permit matters, represents the Department of Transportation at meetings, and prepares correspondence and reports.
Eligibility Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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.
Special Requirements
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.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
SOQ content must include:
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with encroachment permits.
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in developing strong working relationships in a team setting.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and changing priorities and meet strict deadlines under pressure.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and work with internal and external partners and staff at various levels.
Demonstrated ability to effectively apply logic and creativity in decision making processes and successful application of motivational and negotiating skills.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Documents include the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678, Statement of Qualifications, and any required certificates or transcripts. Applications may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account or mailed to the Department of Transportation. See full instructions on the CalCareers website.
Benefits Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Javeeria Tahir (279) 234-2525 Javeeria.Tahir@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Alicia Santos (209) 948-7927 alicia.santos@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office (844) 368-3367 Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
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 (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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