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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.

Associate Transportation Planner
Associate Climate Change Planner
JC#: 478110
 D12 – Santa Ana, CA
Final Filing Date: 5/29/2025
 
Associate Transportation Planner
D7 Planning Multimodal System Planning
JC#: 478167
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 5/30/2025
 
Senior Transportation Planner
Branch Chief, Equipment Contracts and Finance
JC#: 477295
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 5/30/2025
 
Associate Transportation Planner (Will Consider Transportation Planner)
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinator
JC#: 477670
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 6/03/2025
 
Senior Transportation Planner
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Specialist
JC#: 478754
HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 6/05/2025
 
Transportation Engineer (Civil)
Local Programs Associate Engineer
JC#: 478736
 D11 – San Diego, CA
Final Filing Date: 6/03/2025

Transportation Engineer (Civil)
HQ - Sacramento
Exam Link: EX-2892

View all Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Openings

C.E.A
Lead Advisor on Complete Streets
JC#: 476888
HQ - Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 5/27/2025

   
Staff Services Manager I
Equity & Engagement Policy Advisor
JC#: 479151
HQ - Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 6/16/2025
   
Aviation Safety Officer II
HQ - Sacramento, CA
Exam Link: EX-2707
Final Filing Dates: May 31, June 30, July 3, August 31
 
Senior Aviation Safety Officer
HQ - Sacramento, CA
Exam Link: EX-4260
Final Filing Date: May 31
 

Apply Today

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.