Transportation Engineer Jobs in California
Transportation Engineer jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in infrastructure, transit, and public-works sectors and open to candidates from entry-level project assistant through senior principal engineer. The heaviest hiring sits in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where firms like AECOM, WSP, and Caltrans have deep, lasting presences and recurring recruitment cycles. The most in-demand specialties right now are traffic operations, multimodal corridor design, and transportation planning tied to California's ongoing highway and rail programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SUMMARY: The Project Engineer II is responsible for providing a higher level of technical coordination on project tasks in support of the Project Manager. The Project Engineer II has limited customer and field interaction. This is an exempt position that is an individual contributor and may be temporarily positioned on a project site.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide project engineering support to Project Managers with minimal supervisory direction.
- Formulate project schedules based on estimated hours, electrical tasks, project milestones, resource leveling, Project Manager Guidelines and project criteria.
- Review project plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy.
- Coordinate Tier-Subcontractor scheduling with Baker Electric Project Foremen.
- Discuss utility service, supply, or project related issues with inter-departmental personnel and field forces, representatives of agencies, engineering firms, contractors, developers, manufacturers and distributors.
- Evaluate all Requests for Information (RFIs) and call attention to areas of need.
- Analyze supplier and subcontractor submittals and shop drawings (single line, lighting, and switch gear quantity and type) for conformance to project documents.
- Organize and follow up on the submittal process ensuring project deadlines are adhered to.
- Create and issue the Subcontractors’ contracts with oversight of Project Manager.
- Assemble complete bills of material and coordinate with the Project Manager to finalize the purchase orders.
- Review, identify potential mistakes, and process change order requests.
- Assist in the identification and implementation of value-engineering and pre-fabrication opportunities.
- Develop project change order estimates and proposals at the direction of the Project Manager or Estimator.
- Perform all processes and procedures that support the project close out phase.
- Participates in meetings for project specific scheduling, budgeting, and planning with supervisors. Assists with two-week look ahead.
- Attend on-site project meetings with Project Managers when appropriate.
- 1-2 years of electrical Project Engineer and/or combined electrical estimating experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related degree or successful graduation of an electrical training program
- Proficiency in MS Office / O365 applications
- Familiarity with project management and estimating software
- Proven ability to understand and analyze electrical terminology, drawings, theory, etc. is required
- Proven ability to communicate with clients in a professional manner both in-person and remotely
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PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Transportation Engineer Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- BKF Engineers22

- Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation13

- Fehr & Peers3

- Ryder System3

- Terracon Consultants3

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services23
- Law & Legal Services2
- Energy1
- Construction & Real Estate1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation engineer jobs across California.
- Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, or a closely related field
- Proficiency with traffic analysis software such as Synchro, VISSIM, or HCS
- Familiarity with Caltrans design standards, the Highway Design Manual, and California MUTCD
- Experience preparing or reviewing CEQA transportation impact analyses
- Strong technical writing skills for reports, specifications, and agency correspondence
Transportation Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transportation engineer in California?
The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer in Training. After gaining qualifying experience, you apply to the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists to sit for the Civil PE exam, earning your Professional Engineer license. Many California employers also value experience with Caltrans project delivery and familiarity with CEQA requirements.
How much do transportation engineers make in California?
Transportation engineers in California earn a median of about $122,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,980 for the lowest 10% to over $175,940 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transportation engineers in California?
Employers hiring transportation engineers in California right now include BKF Engineers, Caltrans - CA Dept. of Transportation, and Fehr & Peers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's large public agencies, including Caltrans and regional metropolitan planning organizations, are also consistent sources of openings alongside private engineering consulting firms.
Which California cities have the most transportation engineer jobs?
San Jose, Sacramento County, and Irvine hold the most transportation engineer openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco dominate because of their scale, ongoing freeway and transit capital programs, and the density of engineering consulting offices headquartered or staffed there, while San Diego draws consistent demand from both military infrastructure projects and regional transit expansion.
Are there remote transportation engineer jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 61% of transportation engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the field's reliance on field investigations, agency meetings, and construction oversight. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely are traffic modeling, report writing, and planning studies that do not require a physical site presence.
How can I get hired as a transportation engineer in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or associate-engineer role at a large California consulting firm or a public agency such as Caltrans or a county public works department, which run structured new-graduate programs with mentorship toward PE licensure. Candidates moving from adjacent roles in civil design, urban planning, or GIS analysis are well-positioned, and holding an Engineer in Training certificate from the California board gives your application a clear credential signal even before you have years of project experience.
Where can I find and apply to transportation engineer jobs in California?
You can find and apply to transportation engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each one.
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