Office Engineer Branch Chief

Overview

Job Posting:
Office Engineer Branch Chief

Department of Transportation

JC-507405 - Office Engineer Branch Chief

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 2/23/2026

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Engineering Services, the incumbent supervises the Region Office Engineer Branch in Eureka. Directs the work of Specification Engineers in the development and review of plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) for highway improvement projects. The incumbent works independently on most assignments. Plan and direct the work of Specification Engineers responsible for the review of plans and the preparation of contract specifications, estimates and transmittal reports.

Coordinate with other Project Development Branch Chiefs, Project Managers, and Headquarters Office Engineer on a region-wide basis to process final PS&E and DCR/RTL deliverables for advertising. Coordinate the preparation of addenda to the PS&Es.

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. The selected candidate may be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers the employee’s designated headquarters location and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

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) is required. Failure to submit a SOQ will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

• Describe your experience with Caltrans Project Development process, FHWA Stewardship Agreement, Plan Preparation Manual, Construction Contract Development Guide, Best Bids Standards
• Describe your experience developing/reviewing District PS&E for highway projects

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If eligibility is based on education, provide unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Foreign transcripts/degrees require US equivalency evaluation.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Applications may be submitted electronically via your Cal Career Account at  or by mail/drop-off. If submitting by hard copy, include a complete Application Package listing. Final Filing Date: 2/23/2026

Who May Apply:
Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, list/LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus; priority given to SROA/Surplus.

How To Apply:

Submit the Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and required documents. Electronic submission is encouraged.

Required Application Package Documents:

• State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic application through Cal Careers.gov). Include all experience and education related to the Minimum Qualifications.
• Resume is optional.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodations:
Request accommodations for the interview scheduling if needed. Contact the EEO Office with questions about accommodations or equal employment opportunity.

Human Resources Contact:
Robert Strickland Jr, ,

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