Project Liaison Engineer; Specialist

Job Posting: Project Liaison Engineer (Specialist)

Department: Department of Transportation

Classification: JC-502709 – Senior Transportation Engineer (Sr TE) (Specialist)

Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per month (New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of an alternate range when applicable.)

Final Filing Date: 1/6/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (using your Cal Career account) or By Mail Drop-off

The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Program/Project Management and Office Engineer (PPM&OE), is recruiting to fill a Senior Transportation Engineer (Sr TE) (Specialist) position located in Sacramento. Under the general direction of the Office Chief, Office of Project Delivery & Structure Contract Management, the incumbent’s duties require detailed knowledge of project management, technical project development, engineering practices and processes, project and support cost estimating, delivery scheduling, team‑building, conflict resolution, and strong communication skills.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordination with District Project Managers, DES Functional Units, and Deputy Division Chiefs to identify and negotiate project workload and schedules.
• Monitoring and communicating the status of delivery.
• Facilitating resolution of project delay issues and developing recommendations for action.
• Identifying methods for enhancing communications between DES and Districts.
• Travel is required.

Position location:

1801 30th Street, FMP 1, Sacramento, CA 95816, California. The position may be eligible for telework at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Employees are expected to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headed location as needed. Business travel may be required and reimbursement is considered based on the candidate’s designated headquarters, primary residence, and applicable CalHR regulations or bargaining unit contract provisions.

All commute expenses to the headquarters are the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Refer to the Class Specification for the detailed Minimum Requirements. Key requirements include:

• Valid Professional Engineering License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required; must follow the specified instructions and format.
• Completion of the required examination/ employment application (STD 678) and other documentation as outlined in the application instructions.
• Additional documentation such as unofficial transcripts or equivalency reports if applicable.

Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Vision: A thriving and connected California.

Caltrans values diversity and uniquely individual contributions to organizational success.

All completed applications and required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date (1/6/2026). Application packages may be submitted electronically through Cal Career or via hard copy to the mailing address listed below.

Mailing Address:
Department of Transportation, Attn:
Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services,
MS-90 P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA

Drop‑off

Location:


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

Required documents include the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678), SOQ, transcripts or equivalent documents, and any other items specified in the application instructions. Failure to submit required items may result in disqualification.

Human Resources Contact:
Shirley Panugaling

Hiring Unit Contact:
Meuy Saephan

Please direct requests for reasonable accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time of interview scheduling. Equal Employment Opportunity questions may be directed to the Department’s EEO Office.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer for all individuals regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Caltrans maintains a drug‑free workplace. All applicants are expected to comply with this objective.