Lead Transportation Engineer – Project Initiation

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a qualified civil engineer to lead the Office of Project Initiation within Caltrans. This role involves directing engineering feasibility studies, preparing conceptual plans, and calculating cost estimates for various projects.

This position may be eligible for telework and requires strong supervisory skills and extensive transportation engineering experience. A valid civil engineer registration is essential, and all applicants must meet minimum qualifications to participate in the examination process.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid civil engineer registration.
• Minimum one year of senior level transportation engineering experience.
• Broad and extensive (more than five years) transportation engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct engineering feasibility studies and prepare conceptual plans.
• Calculate preliminary cost estimates for projects.
• Provide direction and approval on all final reports.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Supervisory experience

Project management

Civil engineering

Education

Valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer

Job description

The State of California is seeking a qualified civil engineer to lead the Office of Project Initiation within Caltrans. This role involves directing engineering feasibility studies, preparing conceptual plans, and calculating cost estimates for various projects.

This position may be eligible for telework and requires strong supervisory skills and extensive transportation engineering experience. A valid civil engineer registration is essential, and all applicants must meet minimum qualifications to participate in the examination process.