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U.S. Department of Transportation · 1 month ago

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$11,437/mo - $14,315/mo

The Department of Transportation is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to serve as the Project Acceleration Manager for the Office of Ecosystem Delivery Branch. The role involves planning and piloting innovative transportation technology projects while coordinating with various stakeholders to improve safety and mobility within the state's transportation system.

GovernmentPublic TransportationTransportation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Strategically planning, developing, and piloting innovative transportation technology special projects integral to advancing the Department's Transportation Management and System Operations (TSMO) strategies

Serves as the point of contact for the Division of Traffic Operations on projects and initiatives of national or statewide significance

Coordinates statewide grant proposals development efforts

Champions other emerging concepts to improve both safety and mobility of our transportation system

Implements a centralized pilot process that provides a standardized method for acquiring, adopting, and mainstreaming new safety and mobility solutions in alignment with the Department's strategic goals

Reviews, consults, and contributes to the implementation of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) technologies by District engineers, the Division of Research, Innovation and System Information (DRISI), consultants, academia, and broader transportation industry

Works with Districts and regional transportation partners to plan and coordinate evaluation of these new pilots

Actively pursues external grants and funding sources for implementing pilots that facilitate the implementation of transformational solutions statewide

Helps accelerate adoption and scaling of new transportation solutions and technologies by the Department

Qualification

Transportation Management SystemsInnovative Transportation TechnologyProject ManagementStakeholder CoordinationGrant Proposal DevelopmentCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

Required

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans exam

Possession of a valid and unrestricted Class C driver's license

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

This position(s) requires(s) a valid Professional License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required

The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font

Detail your experience with project management. Include examples that demonstrate your ability to coordinate with stakeholders; monitor work to ensure it is completed within time, scope, and budget; and resolve project-related issues

Provide examples that demonstrate your experience in adopting change and developing proactive solutions while implementing innovations to improve processes, products, and services

Describe your experience with developing and facilitating outreach and messaging through strong communication and partnerships with stakeholders

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

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

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered

Final Filing Date: 12/18/2025

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly

For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-500742), PARF# 51-6-035 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans) must be included on the STD. 678 form

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position