PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Deputy Chief, Design Innovation and Technology Department of Transportation

JC-522256

- Deputy Chief, Design Innovation and Technology

PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$15,263.00 - $17,336.00 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:

7/13/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the general direction from the Chief, Division of Design, the incumbent oversees the development, maintenance and administration of statewide policies, software, programs and training relative to the design of innovative solutions to highway projects on the State Highway System. The incumbent is responsible for providing the Division Chief and other responsible persons, groups and organizations with technology and engineering information regarding the project planning, development, and design processes. The incumbent is also responsible for the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) statewide program, the new Building Information Management for Infrastructure (BIM4I) technology implementation, the Innovative Design and Delivery program and overseeing aspects of the Broadband statewide program. The above activities are primarily accomplished through the management of various Design Offices within the Division of Design. The incumbent collaborates with other Deputy Division Chiefs, and managers to review, evaluate, develop, and recommend new/ revised policies, programs and procedures governing innovative and technological Design activities. The incumbent also has the overall responsibility to ensure that design offices resources are identified, budgeted and appropriately expended. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-522256

Position #(s): 913-200-3152-XXX

Working Title:

Deputy Chief, Design Innovation and Technology

Classification:

PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$15,263.00 - $17,336.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

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.

Caltrans Director's EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. Special Requirements Pursuant to California Code of Regulations § 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process. This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification. Please read the entire job posting before applying for this position. This is a Caltrans Promotional examination. Applicants must have a permanent civil service appointment with the Department of Transportation and meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date to participate in the examination.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil, electrical, or mechanical engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. and

Either I Experience:

One year of transportation engineering experience as a Supervising level engineer in the California state service; or four years of transportation engineering experience as a Senior level engineer.

Or II Experience:

One year of managerial experience in the California state service equivalent in level to a Supervising Transportation Planner, or four years of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent in level to a Senior Transportation Planner. and

Experience:

Two years of civil engineering work at the Associate engineer level or higher in the California state service.

Or III Experience:

Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience equivalent in responsibility to a Senior or higher level engineer in the California state service.

Examination Information:

This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate's experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the Class Specification. For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out his or her State application (STD. 678). List all experience relevant to the "Minimum Qualifications". This examination will not establish a civil service list; therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments. Candidates will be notified of their examination results.

Note:

If using Out of Class (OOC) experience, you must submit a copy of your signed and approved OOC documentation. Failure to do so may result in your OOC experience not being considered during the evaluation process of this examination. 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:

7/13/2026