Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans (JC-496634)
Office Chief (Office of Federal Programs)
Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Job Control: JC-496634
Classification: Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans
Annual Salary: $166,704.00 - $189,384.00
Apply by: 11/13/2025
All applications must be submitted through the link external link on Calcareers.
"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career."
About the Position:
Under the general direction of the Deputy Division Chief for the Division of Local Assistance, a Principal Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for leading and managing the Office of Federal Programs. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing multiple functional branches and a large portfolio of projects implemented by local agencies statewide. This position provides leadership in program management, project delivery oversight, technical support including understanding and facilitating the resolution of a variety of complex engineering issues, and the development and implementation of strategic investment metrics. The incumbent ensures alignment with departmental goals, federal and state funding requirements, promotes operational efficiency, and supports data-driven decision-making. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of programming and allocating funds, coordinating programming and funding recommendations, developing policy guidance for the Office of Federal Programs, and participating in high level policy and planning decisions. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for implementing proactive oversight of local agencies to ensure the programs are utilized in the best interest of the public.
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