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Caltrans PMP: SB 1 Program Portfolio Engineer

YPT Vancouver
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/19/2026
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Job Description And Duties

Under general direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer, the Senior Transportation Engineer serves as a key technical leader supporting California’s Senate Bill (SB 1) transportation improvement program, which funds critical projects that enhance highways, roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure throughout the state. In this role, you will help develop and improve the processes, guidance, standards, and tools that support the successful delivery of SB 1-funded projects, while providing engineering expertise to solve complex transportation challenges. Working closely with Caltrans districts, partner agencies, and stakeholders statewide, you will provide technical guidance, support performance measurement efforts, and help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with program requirements. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence statewide transportation investments, improve project delivery practices, and advance Caltrans’ commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Why Should You Apply?

  • Help shape transportation projects that improve communities across California.
  • Work with engineering professionals and leaders statewide.
  • Influence program policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Support major infrastructure investments funded through SB 1.
  • Gain broad exposure to project delivery, performance management, and statewide transportation programs.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer 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.

For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET.

PARF# 74-26-0031 / JC-521716

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St in Sacramento, Sacramento 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
  • Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-521716

Position #(s):

900-074-3161-XXX

Working Title

SB 1 Program Portfolio Engineer

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:

Sacramento 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.

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

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