Caltrans · 19 hours ago
Senior Transportation Engineer (JC-500742)
Sacramento County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$137K/yr - $172K/yrCaltrans is dedicated to fostering a supportive work environment and is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to serve as the Project Acceleration Manager. The role involves strategically planning and developing innovative transportation technology projects, coordinating statewide grant proposals, and enhancing safety and mobility within the transportation system.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic SafetyPublic Transportation
Responsibilities
Strategically planning, developing, and piloting innovative transportation technology special projects
Serves as the point of contact for the Division of Traffic Operations on projects and initiatives of national or statewide significance
Coordinates statewide grant proposals development efforts
Champions emerging concepts to improve both safety and mobility of our transportation system
Implements a centralized pilot process that provides a standardized method for acquiring, adopting, and mainstreaming new safety and mobility solutions
Reviews, consults, and contributes to the implementation of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) technologies
Works with Districts and regional transportation partners to plan and coordinate evaluation of new pilots
Actively pursues external grants and funding sources for implementing pilots that facilitate the implementation of transformational solutions statewide
Helps accelerate adoption and scaling of new transportation solutions and technologies by the Department
Qualification
Required
Serves as the Project Acceleration Manager for the Office of Ecosystem Delivery Branch
Responsible for strategically planning, developing, and piloting innovative transportation technology special projects
Serves as the point of contact for the Division of Traffic Operations on projects and initiatives of national or statewide significance
Coordinates statewide grant proposals development efforts
Champions emerging concepts to improve both safety and mobility of the transportation system
Implements a centralized pilot process for acquiring, adopting, and mainstreaming new safety and mobility solutions
Reviews, consults, and contributes to the implementation of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) technologies
Works with Districts and regional transportation partners to plan and coordinate evaluation of new pilots
Actively pursues external grants and funding sources for implementing pilots
Helps accelerate adoption and scaling of new transportation solutions and technologies by the Department
Company
Caltrans
From scenic backroads to the busiest freeways, Caltrans keeps California moving.
Founded in 1973
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$102.39MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-01Grant· $102.39M
Leadership Team
Anthony Presto
Chief Public Information & Legislative Affairs Officer
Justin Kunert, P.E.
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