Transportation Engineer; Civil

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.

Job Code: JC-521687

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title: Assistant Permits Engineer (Field Inspection)

Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Salary: $6,488.00 - $12,152.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Butte County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: California Department of Transportation

Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

Department Website:

Under the direction of the Chief, Office of Encroachment Permits (a Senior Transportation Engineer), the employee reviews permit applications, coordinates reviews with other internal and external stakeholders, and completes all necessary work associated with the execution and issuance of encroachment permits, inspecting permit work to ensure compliance with traffic control requirements and all applicable regulations, statutes, and standards throughout District 3.

The employee attends and represents Caltrans at meetings on permit policies, procedures, and requirements. Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required when operating a state owned vehicle.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. Candidates who meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in‑person written hurdle exam should not take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. For a list of ABET accredited schools, refer to the link:
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Completed applications and all required documents must be submitted by the Final Filing Date: 7/7/2026. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at  or in hard copy to the addresses below.

• Address for Mailing Application Packages:
  Department of Transportation, N/A, Attn:
  Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA
• 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)

The following items are required:
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the electronic version), and evidence of all Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications.

Resume is optional.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time the interview is scheduled.