Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans (JC-538135)

Construction Oversight Program Manager 

Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 

Job Control: JC-538135 

Classification: Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 

Annual Salary: $137,244.00 - $171,780.00 

Apply by: 11/22/2026 

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 general direction of the Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans, Office of Guidance and Oversight, the incumbent acts as the Statewide Construction Oversight Program Manager (COPM) in the Division of Local Assistance (DLA) at Headquarters. The COPM is responsible for performing management duties of the Construction Oversight Program and serve as the single focal point. The COPM is responsible for coordinating the construction oversight activities of six construction oversight engineers (COEs) located throughout the state, as well as statewide construction oversight data collection, assimilating reports and data for risk analysis and performance measures. Program management is performed in accordance with the Federal Highways Stewardship and Oversight Agreement, Local Oversight Action Plan, Local Assistance Procedures Manual, “Quality Assurance Program Manual”, and other approved documents in collaboration with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Division of Local Assistance (DLA) management.

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

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