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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
State Planning and Research, Coordinator (SPR Part 2)
JC#: 480111
 HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 6/17/2025
 
Senior Transportation Planner
Resiliency and Safety Specialist
JC#: 481260
  HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 6/26/2025
 
Transportation Engineer (Civil)
PID Engineer Liaison
JC#: 480414
  HQ – Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 6/18/2025

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

View all Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Openings

Staff Services Manager I
State Budget Lead
JC#: 480225
HQ - Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 6/18/2025
   
Staff Services Manager II
Building California Program Coordinator
JC#: 480196
HQ - Sacramento, CA
Final Filing Date: 6/18/2025
   
Aviation Safety Officer II
HQ - Sacramento, CA
Exam Link: EX-2707
Final Filing Dates: June 30, July 31, August 31, September 30
 

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.