Environmental Careers
North Region Environmental is Hiring in Marysville, Redding and Eureka
The North Region includes 3 districts with 22 counties from Sacramento north to the Oregon border. We are hiring positions, for north region project delivery, in all 3 district locations: Marysville, Redding and Eureka.
Environmental Careers
Caltrans’ environmental staff are experts in their respective fields, innovative thinkers, mentors, and work to promote Caltrans project delivery in an efficient manner to meet today’s needs as well as those of future generations. With more than 700 environmental professionals statewide, our multidisciplinary staff represent the full range of environmental sciences, planning, engineering, and related specialty areas, including biology, archaeology, architectural history, community resources, Native American consultation, paleontology, air quality, noise and vibration, water quality, storm water, and hazardous waste. We are experts in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance; natural and cultural resource management issues; regulatory compliance and project permitting; community involvement; and mitigation planning and implementation.
Why Work for Caltrans? Our Environmental Staff Answer it Best.
If you are an environmental professional interested in a diverse, interdisciplinary, and collaborative approach to creative problem-solving and have a passion to improve the environment and the State’s transportation system, Caltrans could be a great fit for you. We are looking for environmental professionals at all levels of experience to help us achieve a vision of creating a brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network. Watch the short videos below to hear directly from Caltrans Leadership and our environmental staff in their own words answer why this is a great place for your environmental career.
A message from Caltrans' Leadership on Environmental Careers
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 Environmental Generalists (Planners) Caltrans environmental generalists (planners) help resolve environmental concerns such as sea level rise and climate change during NEPA and CEQA reviews.  Environmental Engineers Caltrans environmental engineers employ innovative approaches in the field, lab, and office and specialize in hazardous waste and materials management, water quality and storm water protection, air quality, noise and vibration, and wastewater compliance. |
 Biologists Caltrans biologists conduct field surveys, prepare biological reports, and formulate effective avoidance minimization, and mitigation measures in consultation with stakeholders. |
 Archaeologists Caltrans archaeologists conduct historic and prehistoric archaeological surveys, excavations, data-recovery efforts, and construction monitoring. |
Apply Today
You can establish an account at CalCareers to help walk you through the process at our website.
Step 1: Take an exam and get on a hiring list.
In order to apply for a job at Caltrans, you must pass a competitive Civil Service examination and be placed on an eligible list. This examination is given online, and results are given instantly. You can find information about this process at the State Personnel Board.
Step 2: Search for job vacancies.
You can search for open positions within your exam classification on the State Vacancy Search (VPOS) website. Once you landed on this page, you can narrow your search for “Department of Transportation”.
Step 3: Apply.
All applications must be prepared using the State form CA STD 678 (PDF). Only applications using this format will be accepted.
Current Caltrans Openings
Environmental Planner Series Job Specifications
Environmental Scientists Series Job Specifications
Contact
Catherine.Cha@dot.ca.gov