Transportation Engineer; Civil

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$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A

$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B

$8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C

$9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Job Code #: JC-502260

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Permit Writer/Inspector - Civil

Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Location:

San Luis Obispo County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer, the employee is responsible for preparing and/or reviewing Traffic Operations Analysis Reports (TOAR) and Intersection Safety and Operational Assessment Process (ISOAP) on a district‑wide basis. Duties include preparing and reviewing traffic engineering studies to aid in the development of capital outlay support projects, identifying potential safety and/or operational deficiencies on the state highway system, and performing site evaluations.

The employee will be required to travel on a district‑wide basis and attend public meetings and hearings to explain decision making, methodology, and policy practices regarding the principles of traffic engineering. The employee should have knowledge of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), the Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM), and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD). The employee must be proficient with traffic analysis software tools such as Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro, Sim Traffic, and SIDRA.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Final Filing Date: 1/19/2026.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply:

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application STD 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at  If submitting a hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. Mail to:
Department of Transportation, N/A, Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA  or drop‑off at:
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.

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