Posted: Dec 22, 2025

(JC-501820) Forecasting & PID Transportation Engineer

California Department of Transportation - Oakland, CA

Full-time

Application Deadline: N/A

To Apply: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=501820

Under the direction of the Branch Chief of the Transportation Modeling and Forecasting Branch, a Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for sub-regional travel demand studies for the project initiation document (PID) phase and for later phases of Caltrans projects. Typical assignments include preparations of sub-regional travel demand models and forecasts in support of traffic operational analyses and environmental studies for project alternatives studies. These duties will require close collaboration with the staff of other functional units within the Department as well as the staff of regional and local agencies. In addition, the incumbent will serve as a lead person in the preparation of project initiation documents (PIDs). Duties include developing the design concept, scope, schedule, and estimated cost of a project. The incumbent may also provide quality assurance for locally funded projects initiated by agencies external to the Department. Knowledge of highway design standards and project development processes is essential.

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