Materials & Roadside Safety Research Specialist

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

State of California, Caltrans, Sacramento, is seeking a Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) to support evaluation, research, and development of roadside safety hardware, including full-scale testing. The incumbent will operate with considerable independence and may travel to project sites for field research and testing.

The position offers telework options where appropriate and requires a valid driver's license for operating state vehicles.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements described in the Class Specification for the Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, test, and contribute to the development of new roadside safety hardware, including full-scale testing.
• Operate with independence and initiative under supervision; follow guidance from the Branch Chief.
• Travel to project sites and perform field research activities; may work outdoors in varied conditions.

Job description

State of California, Caltrans, Sacramento, is seeking a Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) to support evaluation, research, and development of roadside safety hardware, including full-scale testing. The incumbent will operate with considerable independence and may travel to project sites for field research and testing.

The position offers telework options where appropriate and requires a valid driver's license for operating state vehicles.