SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

State of California
State of California

Full-time

San Bernardino County, CA, USA

USD 11,437-14,315 / month

Posted on Sep 29, 2026

Job Posting: Resident Engineer (RE)/Construction Field Engineer (CE)

Department of Transportation

JC-533682
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Resident Engineer (RE)/Construction Field Engineer (CE)
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: 10/13/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans, the incumbent directs the work of and supervises the personnel of the assigned project(s) and the Construction Field Office. The incumbent is assigned as the Resident Engineer (RE) on large and/or complex projects and is directly responsible for administration of the construction contract and reviews the work of State and contractor forces. As the RE, directs the assigned staff on construction safety as it relates to contract administration and ensuring contractors are in compliance with the contract documents. Additionally, may be assigned as the Construction Engineer (CE) on smaller projects located adjacent to and/or in the proximity of the primary RE project assignment. As the CE, directs and supervises the personnel of the associated field office and is directly responsible for administration of the construction contracts and reviews the work of State and contractor forces. The CE is also responsible for advising the assigned RE(s) on construction safety as it relates to contract administration. The incumbent must possess a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. This position requires both day and night work. Project sites vary throughout San Bernardino/Riverside Counties and in various environments; travel is required.

PARF 08-27-0089 / JC 533682

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINER, 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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at850 Via Lata Ste 100B Colton CA, San Bernardino County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position may be required to telework and/or perform in-office/ off site work at assigned locations that are climate-controlled under artificial lighting. This position requires the incumbent to work both indoors and outdoors. Daily field visits are required. While in an office location. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. Offices may be fixed buildings or trailers and may be co-located with external partners; local agencies and/or contractor in a combined project office facility. Work generally consists of five-day work weeks and may require travel, after hours, weekend and night work. Vacations/ Leave usage may be restricted during peak times. Night work requires ability to work under and with artificial lighting. Field activities and review locations may be in the metropolitan area or at remote sites in the vicinity of and exposure to ongoing construction projects and on and off-highway vehicular traffic. Outside activity includes exposure to sunlight, moving traffic, loud noise, weather conditions of extreme heat and/or cold (including heat up to 120 degrees, cold as low as 15 degrees), strong winds, rain, sleet, snow, dust, and working on uneven terrain adjacent to heavy equipment while on foot and in vehicle. May come in contact with hazardous materials, pesticides, chemicals (i.e., paints, cleaners, solvents, etc.). Hard hat and safety vest or approved safety shirt, acceptable footwear, and other appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn/utilized at all times in the field without exception. This position requires both day and night work. Project sites vary throughout San Bernardino/Riverside Counties and in various environments; travel is required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-533682
Position #(s):
908-500-3161-047
Working Title:
Resident Engineer (RE)/Construction Field Engineer (CE)
Classification:
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A
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:
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

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

  • Professional Engineer (PE) License.

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

  1. Describe your experience administering transportation construction projects, including contract administration, cost and schedule management, to ensure successful project delivery.
  2. Describe a time when proactive communication with project stakeholders helped prevent or resolve a significant project issue. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome?
  3. Describe an improvement or innovation you implemented that enhanced safety, efficiency, or quality on construction projects. Explain the challenge, your approach, and the measurable results.

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: 10/13/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-533682
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-533682
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications -
    • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of the basic principles of physics; chemistry and mathematics as applied to civil engineering; properties and uses of engineering construction materials; methods and equipment of engineering construction.
• Knowledge of structure foundations, test equipment, field instrumentation procedures and soil sampling.
• Knowledge of factors which influence the impact of transportation facilities on environment, the community and the economy.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of personnel management and supervisor's role in EEO, equity, health and safety and labor relations programs and the processes available to meet their objectives.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of others and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to the Department's EEO and equity objectives.
• Ability to analyze the projected workloads and estimates the required resources including consultants using Workplan Summary (WPS).
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate project activities.
• Ability to perform difficult and complex engineering work.
• Ability to develop and choose from alternative courses of direction.
• Ability to analyze written and statistical reports and determine what direct or indirect effect these reports may have.
• Ability to travel to the construction site during all shifts.
• Ability to be innovative in resolving issues for the benefit of the department and the trust of the general public.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Deshani Masachchi
(619) 629-4284
deshani.masachchi@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Juan Magdaleno
(909) 429-4445
Juan.Magdaleno@dot.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Important Application Instructions

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-533682), PARF# 08-27-0089 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

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.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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