Transportation Engineer (Civil) (JC-510271)

Transportation Engineer (Civil), Traffic Safety Investigator

Transportation Engineer (Civil)

Job Control: JC-510271

Classification: Transportation Engineer (Civil)

Annual Salary: $77,856.00 - $145,824.00

Apply by: 3/13/2026

All applications must be submitted through the link external link on Calcareers.

"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career."

About the Position:

Under the direction of the Branch Chief of Traffic Safety Investigations, a Senior Transportation Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent, a Transportation Engineer (Civil), serves as the Traffic Safety Investigator.

The incumbent conducts comprehensive safety analyses, including the processing, visualization, tracking, and reporting of crash and safety data. The position also supports statewide safety monitoring and systemic safety programs through data analysis, network screening, enhancements to investigation processes, and the identification of safety needs and priorities that advance the department’s traffic safety objectives and the implementation of the Safe System Approach (SSA). The SSA aims to eliminate fatal and serious injuries for all road users. It does so through a holistic view of the road system that first anticipates human mistakes and second keeps impact energy on the human body at tolerable levels.

*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.

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