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State of California

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

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Construction Contract Scheduling Branch Chief Department of Transportation
JC-523014
- Construction Contract Scheduling Branch Chief
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 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:
7/9/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Program/Project Management and Office Engineer (PPM&OE), Office of Construction Contract Advertisement & Quality Program (OCCA&QP) is recruiting to fill a Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor), position located in Sacramento. Under the general direction of the Chief, OCCA&QP, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for supervising and directing the day-to-day operations of the Bid Book unit (BBU) and Contract Scheduling Branch to develop construction contract documents ready for advertisement. The incumbent will facilitate the timely delivery of construction contracts by coordinating with District Office Engineers, HQ Programming, Federal Resources, Project Managers and other functional units to meet project milestones. The incumbent identifies and advises on project requirements; maintain schedules and facilitate the timely delivery of construction contract projects by ensuring that all construction contract document submittal package meet the Ready to List (RTL) requirements. The incumbent coordinates project delivery task from District Office Plans Specifications & Estimate (PS&E) submittal (M480) through contract advertisement, and award (M495). PARF# 59-26-0218 / JC-523014 Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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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//forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position located at 1727 30th St, Sacramento, Sacramento County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. 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. While at their base of operation, incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. As a statewide organization, DES adjusts to periods of fluctuating workload to successfully deliver projects. Incumbent will be required to travel and perform fieldwork and will be exposed to dirt, uneven surfaces, extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, and odor associated with fieldwork. May work around bulky/heavy materials and equipment used in the vicinity of inspection areas. May also be exposed to the motoring public. DES employees may be given temporary assignments on DES projects throughout the State as workload demands. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:
JC-523014
Position #(s): 559-150-3161-050
Working Title:
Construction Contract Scheduling Branch Chief
Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 S 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:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
California Department of Transportation 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 The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional Civil Engineering License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 1 page, single-spaced, using 12-point Century Gothic font. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Please submit SOQ that addresses the following: Based on the duty statement, please describe how your education, experience, and knowledge qualify you for this position? 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:
7/9/2026