Transportation Engineer (Civil)

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Department of Transportation

JC-488512 - TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (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: 9/3/2025

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

Job Description and Duties

District 08 - 607/2343 Maintenance Engineering

Under the direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer serving as Maintenance Engineer, the Transportation Engineer prepares or directs the preparation of reports, plans, specifications and estimates for transportation projects. Will work independently or as a member of a design squad and may guide the work of engineering personnel including Transportation Engineering Technicians, and Student Assistants. Develops and reviews plans, specifications and estimates for State transportation projects. Conducts the technical preparations of Project Initiation Documents, Project Reports, and Design Exceptions for transportation projects. Determines completeness and accuracy of products and recommends changes to ensure conformance to policies and requirements set forth for design engineering. Supports Maintenance asset management for pavement, culverts, and bridges. Conducts field review and investigation on existing field conditions for maintenance projects including pavement, drainage, guardrail, slope, landscape, sidewalk and other transportation facilities. Reviews encroachment permits, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates prepared by other Caltrans' functional units, other agencies, consultants, land developers, and other parties. Makes independent decisions on design of project details such as ADA curb ramp, culvert sizing, traffic staging, lane transitions, geometrics and recovery areas. Analyzes engineering problems relating to design of transportation facilities and formulates solutions to problems. Responds to emergency situations and other incidents related to the State Highway System. Prepares and/or reviews related engineering reports, recommendations and correspondences. Proposes solutions with other Caltrans' functional units and other federal and/or local agencies.

PARF# 08-6-302 / JC-488512

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 ... 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.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 464 W. 4TH STREET, SAN BERNARDINO, CA, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Primary assignment is in an environmentally controlled office with artificial lighting. Will work extensively with a personal computer, using a keyboard, mouse and monitor. Field reviews of project locations will be required on a regular basis. The incumbent must be aware of and comply with all departmental safety requirements at all times.

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.

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.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Additional Documents

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Position Details

Job Code #: JC-488512

Position #(s):

...-XXX

Working Title: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A

$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B

$8,896.00 - $11,131.00 C

$9,712.00 - $12,152.00 D

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: San Bernardino 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 is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

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Special Requirements

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 a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

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: or 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: 9/3/2025