Bridge & Highway Inspector – Transportation Engineering Tech

Caltrans; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer Technician who will work in a field construction environment on highway projects involving bridges and related structures. The incumbent acts as an assistant to a Structure Representative, a Transportation Engineer Civil, Range D or Associate Bridge Engineer, performing work under close supervision with limited difficulty.

The role includes inspecting contractors to ensure compliance with contract documents and shop drawings, and

Qualifications

• Entry-level position, acts as assistant to a Structure Representative, a Transportation Engineer Civil, Range D or Associate Bridge Engineer.
• Field construction environment experience or exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspectors ensure contractors build structures in compliance with contract documents (Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, contract plans, Special Provisions, and shop drawings).
• Assist in field construction tasks on highway projects involving bridges, buildings, walls, barriers, drainage structures, sign structures and appurtenances.

Job description

Caltrans is seeking an entry-level Transportation Engineer Technician who will work in a field construction environment on highway projects involving bridges and related structures. The incumbent acts as an assistant to a Structure Representative, a Transportation Engineer Civil, Range D or Associate Bridge Engineer, performing work under close supervision with limited difficulty.

The role includes inspecting contractors to ensure compliance with contract documents and shop drawings, and