TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Permit Inspector•Civil Department of Transportation

JC-518317

•Permit Inspector•Civil

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

(CIVIL) $6,488.00•$12,152.00 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:

5/23/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the District Permit Engineer (DPE), the Transportation Engineer (Civil) is responsible for working independently and in coordination with other functions (Design, Traffic, Maintenance, Right of Way, etc.) in managing Encroachment Permit (EP) projects on the State Highway System (SHS). Managing highway encroachment projects include reviewing projects for compliance, approving or denying permit proposals, and overseeing the field activities and construction. District EP offices' objectives are to protect, maintain, and enhance the quality of the State Highway System during and after permitted work, ensure the safety of both the highway users and the permit applicants, ensure the proposed encroachment is compatible with primary uses of the State Highway System, protect the State's investment in the highway infrastructure and document temporary uses of the state highway right-of-way. PARF# 05-26-0202/ JC-518317 Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO

NOT TAKE

the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility. Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination. For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET. 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 click here and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

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JC-502919.

If you have previously applied to this position, you do not have to re-apply. Your application will be considered. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Position located at 195 Capitola Rd Extension, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County. The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts. The purpose of Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The Rotation Program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and the employee's goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state. In addition to the Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

(CIVIL) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518317

Position #(s): 905-351-3135-XXX

Working Title:

Permit Inspector•Civil

Classification:

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

(CIVIL) $6,488.00•$12,152.00 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:

Santa Cruz County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission:

Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision:

A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website:

www.dot.ca.gov

Director's EEO Policy:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director's EEO Policy Statement:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Special Requirements 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. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.

org/members or https:

//aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

5/23/2026