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Map of Caltrans Districts Contact. PM2Recruitment@dot.ca.gov for more details.

See below for a list of recent full-time job advertisements within our Planning and Modal Programs. Click on the CalCareers link in the list to view more information about the job positions available. Apply today!

 Below you will find the Classification, Location, Link, & Final Filing Date (FFD) of the job advertisements.

Senior Transportation Planner
Investment Planning Manager
JC#: 524749
D3 – Marysville, CA
Final Filing Date: 8/13/2026

 

Senior Transportation Planner
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Specialist
JC#: 527320
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 8/15/2026

 

Senior Transportation Planner
Imperial County Planning Liaison
JC#: 527539
D11 – El Centero, CA
Final Filing Date: 8/16/2026

 

Associate Transportation Planner (Will Consider Transportation Planner) 
Rural and Small Transit Operators Branch
JC#: 526549
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 8/27/2026

 

Principal Transportation Planner
Planning and Modal Program Implementation Manager
JC#: 527721
D7 – Los Angeles, CA
Final Filing Date: 9/01/2026

 

Transportation Engineer (Civil)
Local Assistance Engineer
JC#: 524997
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 8/13/2026

 
Transportation Engineer (Civil)
HQ - Sacramento
Exam Link: EX:-2892
View all Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Openings
 

Research Data Specialist I (Will Consider Research Data Specialist II)
Administrative Analyst
JC#: 527836
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 8/23/2026

 

Environmental Scientist
Environmental Planning
JC#: 526522
D7 – Los Angeles, CA
Final Filing Date: 8/27/2026

 
Aviation Safety Officer II
HQ - Sacramento, CA
Exam Link: EX-2707
Upcoming Filing Cutoff Dates:  8/31/2026, 9/30/2026, 10/31/2026, 11/30/2026, 12/31/2026
 
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Ready to start your career with Caltrans? 

Establish an account at CalCareers and follow the steps below.

You can also learn more about jump starting your career with us, by watching the following video on the State hiring process.

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. The Civil Service examinations are organized by classification type. Be sure to read the examination bulletin carefully as it will provide an overview of the assessment process. The examination is given online, and results are given instantly.

Step 2: Search for job vacancies.

You can search for open positions using your examination classification or classification type on the CalCareers website. Once you have landed on this page, you can narrow down your search for open positions within the "Department of Transportation." You can also search job postings by location.

Step 3: Apply. 

All applications must be prepared using the STD. 678 form. Only applications using this format will be accepted. The STD. 678 can be submitted to a job posting using your CalCareers account. You can watch the following video, explaining how to electronically apply for jobs with the State.

Step 4: Interview.