SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Department of Transportation

JC-519382

Chief - Program Development & Project Management (Supvg)
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$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: 6/12/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Office Chief of Programming and Asset Management, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for managing and supervising professional staff to deliver Minor projects, State Highway Operation Protection Program (SHOPP) Reservation projects and the less complex major projects; provides support to the Project Managers (PMs) on the more complex and larger projects; acts as the liaison and provides coordination with cooperating agencies, developers, and consultants to develop projects. Incumbent must have a valid Professional Engineering Certificate.

Manages and supervises professional staff to ensure the development, engineering and administration of projects from inception through completion of the construction contract. Includes projects that are fully or partially funded with local agency funds, developer funds, State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), SHOPP or other fund types. Provides leadership and guidance in the development of project work plans; in creation of Project Development Teams (PDTs), and managing the successful delivery of assigned projects within scope, schedule, budget and quality. Manages both capital and support costs and delivery commitments for assigned projects.


Acts as the liaison and will have extensive coordination with PMs, other divisions in District 3, Program Advisors, management, Division of Engineering Services (DES), Corporate, and external partners in developing the biennial SHOPP and the Federal Transportation Improvement Programs (FTIP), the Ten-Year SHOPP Plan, STIP program, and the annual Minor and SHOPP Reservation Programs. Coordinates the preparation of the District 3 Annual Project Initiation Document (PID) work program and the Capital Project Candidate lists.


You must be on the Caltrans examination list to be eligible for this position. Eligibility is determined by your score on the exam. The exam is located here:

Working Conditions

The position is located at 703 B Street, Marysville CA 95901.

While at their base of operations, the employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. Travel to work sites for field work and other travel as required.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-519382

Position #(s):

903-100-3161-XXX

Working Title:

Chief - Program Development & Project Management (Supvg)

Classification:

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Yuba County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

California Department of Transportation

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment

Caltrans Vision: A brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not in spite of the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

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Frequently Asked Questions for an Applicant:

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Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Professional Engineering Certificate is required.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating state owned or leased vehicles.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

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: 6/12/2026

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 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

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation

N/A

Attn: Caltrans HR Contact

Certification Services MS-90

P O Box 168036

Sacramento, CA 95816-8036

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation

Drop-Off Address

Caltrans HR 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

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• 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 at 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. It may be included, but is not required.

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.

Benefits

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Kathryn Hennessy
(530) 701-1305
[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Serena Wilden
(530) 720-9449
[email protected]

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.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
[email protected]

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.

Important Application Information

The 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, you are required to include the Job Control (JC-519382), and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer, Civil) on the State application (STD. 678) form.

Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your 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.

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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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. 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.

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off