Transportation Engineer (Civil) (JC-480414)

Caltrans; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Transportation Engineer (Civil) to work on Project Initiation Documents and provide engineering guidance. The role involves analysis, data collection, and supporting districts with equitable and climate-resilient infrastructure designs. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering with project management skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Student loan assistance

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Skills in data analysis and project management are essential.
• Capacity to conduct engineering-related studies and produce reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering guidance and evaluate the potential impacts of PID programs.
• Support districts with the integration of context-sensitive infrastructure designs.
• Liaise between divisions to resolve engineering issues.

Skills

Engineering

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,588.00/yr - $141,576.00/yr

Job Control: JC-480414

Apply by: 06/18/2025

All applications must be submitted through the external link on CalCareers.

"At Caltrans, we foster a supportive environment that encourages open communication and mutual respect, empowering you to bring your best ideas forward. Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have time to recharge and pursue personal passions, while our dedication to job security guarantees a stable and fulfilling career."

About the Position:

Under the direction of the Branch Chief of Project Initiation Document (PID) Standards and Procedures, the incumbent is responsible for providing preliminary engineering guidance, evaluating potential PID program impacts resulting from policy changes, and analyzing PID performance. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data; collecting, documenting, and responding to District input; conducting PID development studies; analyzing plans; and writing draft and final reports. The incumbent will be supporting districts in researching and incorporating context-sensitive, equity-oriented, and climate-resilient infrastructure design features in all relevant system plans and preliminary project designs. The incumbent may serve as a team lead or work independently on assigned projects.

Serves as liaison between the division, districts, and headquarters divisions on the project development engineering process and assists in resolving complex engineering and project development issues. Provides Project Initiation Proposals(PIP), and Project Initiation Documents (PID) guidance and direction to districts engineers. Review PIDs and provide districts recommendations, and quality assurance.

*See more details on the Duty Statement located on the job posting.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Other, and Administrative

• Industries

  Government Administration and Construction

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