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Senior Transportation Engineer

Project Acceleration Manager

Job Control:
JC-500742

Classification:
Senior Transportation Engineer

Working Title:

Project Acceleration Manager

Apply by:
12/18/2025

All applications must be submitted through the external link on Cal Careers.

"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career."

Senior Transportation Engineer (Specialist), serves as the Project Acceleration Manager for the Office of Ecosystem Delivery Branch.

The incumbent is responsible for strategically planning, developing, and piloting innovative transportation technology special projects integral to advancing the Department's Transportation Management and System Operations (TSMO) strategies. The incumbent also serves as the point of contact for the Division of Traffic Operations on projects and initiatives of national or statewide significance (including but not limited to the Los Angeles 2028 Game Route Network);

coordinates statewide grant proposals development efforts; and champions other emerging concepts to improve both safety and mobility of our transportation system.

The incumbent implements a centralized pilot process that provides a standardized method for acquiring, adopting, and mainstreaming new safety and mobility solutions in alignment with the Department's strategic goals. Reviews, consults, and contributes to the implementation of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) technologies by District engineers, the Division of Research, Innovation and System Information (DRISI), consultants, academia, and broader transportation industry. Works with Districts and regional transportation partners to plan and coordinate evaluation of these new pilots.

Actively pursues external grants and funding sources for implementing pilots that facilitate the implementation of transformational solutions statewide. Helps accelerate adoption and scaling of new transportation solutions and technologies by the Department.

* See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.

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Mid-Senior level

Full-time

• Engineering, Management, and Other
• Government Administration and Construction

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan