Construction Special Projects Engineer

Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Construction Safety and Insurance (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the incumbent is responsible for implementing the statewide Construction Safety and Insurance Program and also performing engineering projects that meet the needs of the Division's Business Plan. The incumbent duties include but not limited to: Implementing the assigned tasks from the Division's Business Plan; assisting the Division's safety and insurance program and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the Department's Construction Safety Program; developing and reviewing specifications, construction policy bulletins and directives and other Department directives; updating manuals, guidance material and provide training; monitoring the effectiveness of the Construction Safety Program; supporting district construction staff and construction coordinators; leading efforts that focus on improvements to the Department's Construction Program; facilitating and organize Division's meetings with district personnel; and managing Division's Architectural and Engineering (A&E) and/or service contracts.

PARF: 54-27-0031 / JC: 536004

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program:
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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.

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

Working Conditions

The incumbent will usually work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting, but may be required to travel to districts and construction field offices. 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. A ll commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Position located at 1120 N St Sacramento (Sacramento County).

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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.

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Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement