PRINCIPAL TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Job Description and Duties

The incumbent oversees the development, maintenance and administration of statewide policies, software, programs and training relative to the design of innovative solutions to highway projects on the State Highway System. They provide technology and engineering information regarding the project planning, development, and design processes. They manage the Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) statewide program, the BIM4I technology implementation, the Innovative Design and Delivery program, and oversee aspects of the Broadband statewide program. The incumbent collaborates with other Deputy Division Chiefs and managers to review, evaluate, develop, and recommend new/revised policies, programs and procedures governing innovative and technological Design activities.

Working Conditions

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

Either I Experience: One year of transportation engineering experience as a Supervising level engineer in the California state service; or four years of transportation engineering experience as a Senior level engineer.

Additional Documents

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Special Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

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How To Apply

To apply, visit www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
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Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Shirley Phan
(279) 234-2221
shirley.phan@dot.ca.gov

Statement of Qualifications

Candidates must provide detailed and specific examples from their professional education, experience, and training that directly answer each of the SOQ questions. Each question will be scored individually, therefore, candidates must provide specific examples to each question. Responses to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted on the Department of Transportation's MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0504).