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Job Posting: Materials Plant Quality Program Engineer
Department of Transportation
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Construction Standards (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the Senior Transportation Engineer has responsible charge for overseeing the headquarters material plant quality program (MPQP) and for updating, developing and implementing new and innovative specifications, such as performance specifications, for materials, construction methods, testing methods and inspection procedures. The specific activities and deliverables are defined in the Division of Construction Business Plan. The engineer is the Division's subject matter expert and lead for developing, reviewing, and revising changes to Construction Manual, MPQP Manual, Construction Policy Directives, Standard Specifications and Standard Special Provisions that relate to materials and methods of construction. The engineer will ensure that hot mix asphalt paving and concrete batch plant operations, field asphalt pavement reclamation equipment, volumetric mixers and the various related material production control systems conform to the weights and measure equipment MPQP requirements. In addition, the incumbent provides assistance to District Resident Engineers in the resolution of technical MPQP certification problems, provides initial reviews and certification of new batch plants, control systems and construction equipment, related control devices and plant safety requirements.
To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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.
Position Details
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
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) PE License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
- A broad knowledge of specifications for construction materials, field procedures, pay and acceptance criteria for materials, testing procedures and industry/field means and methods for placement of roadway materials. Experience in specification writing is desirable. Should have the ability to develop cooperation from other Caltrans units and make presentations to both small groups of district and headquarters staff and managers.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Tabark Albarakat
(279) 234-2223
Tabark.Albarakat@dot.ca.gov
Heidi Cervantes
(916) 823-6606
heidi.cervantes@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
Important Applications Instructions
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number PARF 54-27-0019 / 537577 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
Survey
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Job Posting: Materials Plant Quality Program Engineer
Department of Transportation
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Construction Standards (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the Senior Transportation Engineer has responsible charge for overseeing the headquarters material plant quality program (MPQP) and for updating, developing and implementing new and innovative specifications, such as performance specifications, for materials, construction methods, testing methods and inspection procedures. The specific activities and deliverables are defined in the Division of Construction Business Plan. The engineer is the Division's subject matter expert and lead for developing, reviewing, and revising changes to Construction Manual, MPQP Manual, Construction Policy Directives, Standard Specifications and Standard Special Provisions that relate to materials and methods of construction. The engineer will ensure that hot mix asphalt paving and concrete batch plant operations, field asphalt pavement reclamation equipment, volumetric mixers and the various related material production control systems conform to the weights and measure equipment MPQP requirements. In addition, the incumbent provides assistance to District Resident Engineers in the resolution of technical MPQP certification problems, provides initial reviews and certification of new batch plants, control systems and construction equipment, related control devices and plant safety requirements.
To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
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.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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.
Position Details
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
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) PE License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications -
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Desirable Qualifications
- A broad knowledge of specifications for construction materials, field procedures, pay and acceptance criteria for materials, testing procedures and industry/field means and methods for placement of roadway materials. Experience in specification writing is desirable. Should have the ability to develop cooperation from other Caltrans units and make presentations to both small groups of district and headquarters staff and managers.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Tabark Albarakat
(279) 234-2223
Tabark.Albarakat@dot.ca.gov
Heidi Cervantes
(916) 823-6606
heidi.cervantes@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
Important Applications Instructions
The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number PARF 54-27-0019 / 537577 and title of the position (Senior Transportation Engineer) must be included on the STD. 678 form.
Survey
Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a transportation or traffic focus
- Proficiency in traffic modeling software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or HCS
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation for roadway design
- Engineer-in-Training certification or Professional Engineer license
- Familiarity with AASHTO design standards, MUTCD, and Highway Capacity Manual
- Experience preparing or reviewing transportation impact studies and traffic studies
Tips for Your Transportation Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for each discipline
Traffic engineering roles want to see signal timing and simulation software like Synchro or VISSIM, while highway design roles prioritize AutoCAD Civil 3D and roadway geometry. Swap the lead skills section on your resume to match the specific discipline before you apply.
Highlight your PE licensure status clearly
Many postings require a Professional Engineer license or note 'PE preferred.' If you're EIT-certified and working toward your PE, say so explicitly in your resume header rather than burying it in the body, so recruiters spot it immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transportation engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings that match your project scale
A candidate with NEPA environmental review experience on a state DOT corridor project is a different profile from one who ran intersection studies for a municipal client. Match your project scale and agency type to what the posting describes so your experience reads as directly relevant.
Prepare a technical portfolio with real project outputs
Bring a one-page project sheet to interviews showing a completed design or study: the problem, your analysis method, the tool you used, and the outcome. Transportation hiring panels respond to tangible deliverables more than general experience descriptions.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Ask the hiring manager whether the role involves client-facing project management or purely technical production work, since the two paths diverge significantly in growth trajectory. Clarifying this before accepting saves you from a mismatch in expectations within the first six months.
Transportation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transportation engineers?
The companies hiring the most transportation engineers right now include AECOM, Texas Department of Transportation, and Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. State DOTs and large multidisciplinary consulting firms consistently account for the bulk of active postings.
How many transportation engineer jobs are remote?
About 58% of transportation engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than the broader engineering average given the field's reliance on site visits and agency coordination. Traffic data analysis, travel demand modeling, and long-range planning roles are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become a transportation engineer?
You typically start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, then focus coursework or a graduate program on transportation planning, traffic operations, or highway design. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your EIT status is the next milestone. From there, accumulating project experience and passing the PE exam qualifies you for licensed practice and senior-level roles.
Can you get a transportation engineer job with little experience?
Entry-level transportation engineer roles do exist, particularly at consulting firms and state DOTs that hire new graduates directly into production or analysis work. Internship experience on a DOT project, a senior design project with a real-world traffic or roadway component, and a passing FE exam score all strengthen an entry-level application considerably.
What does the transportation engineer interview process look like?
Most processes involve an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past projects and may be asked to explain your approach to a traffic study or design problem. A final round typically includes a panel with senior engineers and sometimes a project manager who evaluates how you communicate with clients or agency stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to transportation engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to transportation engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to each listing.
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