Junior Engineering Technician

Junior Engineering Technician

Department of Transportation

JC-519477 - Junior Engineering Technician

JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

$3,242.00 - $4,903.00 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: 6/12/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

Job Description and Duties

The incumbent works under the close supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor. The incumbent will function as an entry level trainee. He or she will learn and perform the most routine, sub-professional survey related duties in a Survey or Right of Way Engineering office environment.

Working under the close supervision of a Senior Transportation Surveyor, the incumbent will prepare documents and compile information using various software applications; organizes and maintains surveyrelated drawings and documentation files in the office; provides/prints maps and documents as requested by surveyors, engineers, private property owners and district personnel.

PARF# 03-26-0470 / JC- 519477

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Junior Engineering Technician 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 1111-1 Myrtle Avenue Suite #1 Eureka CA 95501.

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.

JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Additional Documents

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Position Details

Job Code #: JC-519477

Position #(s):

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Working Title: Junior Engineering Technician

Classification: JUNIOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

$3,242.00 - $4,059.00 A

$3,914.00 - $4,903.00 B

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: Humboldt 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

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Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

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: 6/12/2026