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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
Federal Planning Manager
JC#: 496104
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 2/22/2026

 
Senior Transportation Planner
California Freight Mobility Plan (CFMP) Manager
JC#: 507665
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 2/27/2026
 
Senior Transportation Planner
California Freight Mobility Plan (CFMP) Manager
JC#: 508549
D11 – San Diego, CA
Final Filing Date: 2/28/2026
 

Supervising Transportation Planner
Roadway Pricing Program Manager
JC#: 508153
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 3/02/2026

 

Senior Transportation Engineer
Senior Transportation Engineer (Noise and Vibration)
JC#: 505495
D7 – Los Angeles, CA
Final Filing Date: 2/21/2026

 

Local Assistance Area Engineer
Transportation Engineer (Civil)
JC#: 508323
D4 – Alameda, CA
Final Filing Date: 3/04/2026

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

C.E.A.
Deputy District Director, Planning, Local Assistance and Environmental Analysis

JC#: 506900
D6 – Fresno, CA
Final Filing Date: 2/26/2026

 

C.E.A.
Deputy District Director, Planning and Environmental Analysis
JC#: 507111
D9 – Inyo County, CA
Final Filing Date: 2/27/2026

 

Analyst II (Will Consider Analyst I)
Fund Specialist
JC#: 508501
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 2/28/2026

 

Environmental Scientist
Transportation Planning & Environmental
JC#: 508841
D9 – Inyo County, CA
Final Filing Date: 3/07/2026

 
Aviation Safety Officer II
HQ - Sacramento, CA
Exam Link: EX-2707
(2026 Dates TBD)
 
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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.