SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Sacramento County, CA, USA
Posted on Jun 23, 2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Maintenance Stormwater and Environmental Compliance, a Supervising Transportation Engineer (CT), the Senior Transportation Engineer performs difficult and complex work related to the maintenance and operation of roadside assets, serves as the Program Advisor for the Drainage Program, including SHOPP 151 - Drainage Restoration/Rehab and HM2-251 Drainage Major Maintenance, and the statewide coordinator for drainage activity performance and related work for the Maintenance Program. Assists the Office Chief in coordination and resolution issues, policy development and implementation of existing and new program elements. Works closely with other branches in the Office, other functional units and agencies to meet departmental needs and mandates. Monitors, tracks, evaluates activities and projects, makes special reports and investigations and provides recommendations with regard to the program element requirements. Must possess a valid California Civil PE license. Possession of a valid California driver's license is highly desirable.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer 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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