This posting states its location as Alameda County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

PARF # 04-27-0471, JC-533117

Under the general direction of the Office Chief, the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans, performs the duties and responsibilities associated with all phases of the transportation project development process. This includes directing the work of transportation engineering staff and maintaining close communication and coordination among project team members; consultants; the Division of Structures; and Headquarters functional units. The incumbent ensures that the planning and design process is efficiently advanced - from early preliminary reviews and environmental and design studies through the completion of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) to construction support.

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Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer 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.

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. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Ave, Oakland, Alameda County

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Engineer (PE) License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
• This position requires a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment
• 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 two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or
• Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.