Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans

Job Posting:
Office Chief of Construction - South

Department of Transportation

$13,892.00 - $15,782.00 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: 11/9/2026

Under the general direction of the Deputy District Director, Construction, (a Principal Transportation Engineer), the incumbent is responsible for the overall management of District 10 Construction projects of varied size, levels and complexity. The incumbent is responsible for the overall quality of these projects, including timely delivery, and ensures projects are within the scope, budget and in accordance to policies and regulations.

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

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 the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-536576

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title:
Office Chief of Construction - South

Classification: SUPERVISING TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$13,892.00 - $15,782.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Merced County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement:
Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Pursuant to California Code of Regulations § 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.
This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification.
Please read the entire job posting before applying for this position.
This is a Caltrans Open examination.
All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date to participate in the examination.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and
Either I

Experience:

One year of transportation engineering experience as a senior level engineer in the California state service.
Or II
One year of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner in the California state service and
Two years of civil…