Senior Transportation Engineer, CT

Senior Transportation Engineer, CT

Department of Transportation

Job : JC-501733

Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 per month

Final Filing Date: 1/14/2026

Location: 703 B Street, Marysville, Yuba County

Application Method: Electronic (Cal Career);
Mail or Drop‑off

Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Project Management, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of all assigned projects within scope, cost, schedule, and resources. You will manage and facilitate the development and engineering administration of projects from inception through completion of the construction contract. Projects include those funded wholly or partially by local agency funds, developer funds, Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), State Highway Operational and Protection Program (SHOPP), storm damage, seismic projects, minors, and other Capital Outlay funded and oversight projects.

You will represent the Department at public hearings and other forums.

• Valid Professional Engineer license issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) addressing the required questions (maximum 2 pages, 12‑point font).
• Experience and knowledge in Project Management, project development process, public communication, project team leadership, and project approval document review.

Additional qualifications are listed in the Classification Specification.

Work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lighting. May work outside the office and be exposed to weather elements such as sun, wind, fog, and rain.

For a summary of benefits for Civil Service Employees, visit

Complete and submit your application package by the Final Filing Date. Required documents include the State Examination/Application Form STD 678, Statement of Qualifications, and any required transcripts or licenses. Electronic applications via Cal Career are recommended.

Hard‑copy applications may be mailed to:
Department of Transportation, DHR Contact Certification Services, MS‑90 P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036.

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.

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Available to answer questions regarding the application process.

Hiring Unit Contact

Catherine Cha

(530) 720‑2697

California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice).

Electronic applications through your Cal Careers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.