Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans

Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans

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Job Posting:
Highway Operations Branch Chief

Department of Transportation

JC-500829

Highway Operations Branch Chief

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: 12/27/2025

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Under general direction of the District 3 Office Chief of Mobility Programs, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will have charge of varied and difficult transportation engineering work involving the supervision of associate level engineers and others engaged in highway operations of the transportation network. Directs and supervises transportation engineers, technicians and others whose activities include: project plan review; operational studies; operational investigations;

initiation of operational improvement projects; local development and encroachment permit project reviews; and signing and striping installation orders.

Possession of a valid California PE license is required.

PARF# 03-6-270 / JC-500829

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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  and search by typing in the classification title.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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Position is located at 703 B Street, Marysville, CA 95901, Yuba County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

While at their base of operation, employee will work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. Employee may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to traffic, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or unexpected obstacles.

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.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

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• Duty Statement

Job Code #: JC-500829

Position #(s):

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Working Title:

Highway Operations Branch Chief

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A

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

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