Transportation Engineer (Civil) (JC-523692)

Transportation Engineer (Civil)

Geotechnical Engineer

Job Control: JC-523692

Classification: Transportation Engineer (Civil)

Working Title: Geotechnical Engineer

Annual Salary: $77,856.00 - $145,824.00

Apply by: 7/27/26

All applications must be submitted through the 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:

The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Geotechnical Services (GS) is looking to hire Transportation Engineers Civil (TE Civil) in the Office of Geotechnical Design Policy and Practice (OGDPP).

Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the TE Civil, is expected to:

• Perform quality review and provide technical support to Geotechnical Design offices.
• Develop and update geotechnical design related standards, and guidelines for the Geotechnical Manual.
• Develop geotechnical design and analysis tools.
• Perform geotechnical investigation and engineering for projects.
• Work on projects, including planning, design, construction, and operation phases of the State Transportation System, which may require traveling to the Districts and job sites for periods of several days to weeks.
• Participate in Geotechnical Services (GS) technical teams and Division of Engineering Service’s technical committees.

*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.

For questions please contact:

Hiring Unit Contact:

Kanchan Shahi

(916) 825-4251

[email protected]