Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
- State of California
- Alameda, California
- Full Time
District Branch Chief, Stormwater Design Branch D
Department of Transportation
JC-487972 - District Branch Chief, Stormwater Design Branch D
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: 8/22/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the District Water Quality Program Manager/Office Chief for the Office of Water Quality, the Branch Chief for Stormwater Design Branch D supervises and performs professional engineering work pertaining to stormwater management, related to compliance with the Caltrans Statewide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, and ensuring consistency in the District's implementation of the statewide Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) in all projects. The Branch Chief will supervise Transportation Engineers, who perform work that includes, but not limited to: planning and design of permanent stormwater treatment best management practices (BMPs); recommendation of temporary Construction Site BMPs; support coordination with Regional Water Quality Control Boards 1, 2, 3 and 5; support Project Development Teams.
While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance is required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location. Business travel reimbursements considers an employee's designated Headquarters 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.
PARF# 04-6-0612 / JC 487972
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, 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.
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.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
Position located at 111 Grand Ave., Oakland, Alameda County.
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.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-487972
Position #(s):
...-XXX
Working Title: District Branch Chief, Stormwater Design Branch D
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: Alameda 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
Director's EEO Policy:
Director's EEO Policy Statement:
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.
SOQ: Please describe your experience (professional, academic, personal) that qualifies you for this position, as referenced to the . Limit response to 2 pages.
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: 8/22/2025
Department of Transportation
JC-487972 - District Branch Chief, Stormwater Design Branch D
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: 8/22/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the District Water Quality Program Manager/Office Chief for the Office of Water Quality, the Branch Chief for Stormwater Design Branch D supervises and performs professional engineering work pertaining to stormwater management, related to compliance with the Caltrans Statewide National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, and ensuring consistency in the District's implementation of the statewide Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) in all projects. The Branch Chief will supervise Transportation Engineers, who perform work that includes, but not limited to: planning and design of permanent stormwater treatment best management practices (BMPs); recommendation of temporary Construction Site BMPs; support coordination with Regional Water Quality Control Boards 1, 2, 3 and 5; support Project Development Teams.
While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance is required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location. Business travel reimbursements considers an employee's designated Headquarters 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.
PARF# 04-6-0612 / JC 487972
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, 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.
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.
Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
Position located at 111 Grand Ave., Oakland, Alameda County.
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.
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-487972
Position #(s):
...-XXX
Working Title: District Branch Chief, Stormwater Design Branch D
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: Alameda 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
Director's EEO Policy:
Director's EEO Policy Statement:
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers is required.
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.
SOQ: Please describe your experience (professional, academic, personal) that qualifies you for this position, as referenced to the . Limit response to 2 pages.
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: 8/22/2025
Job ID: 489103145
Originally Posted on: 8/12/2025
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