Transportation Engineer (Civil) (JC-524868)

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking an entry, working, and journeyman-level TE (Civil) engineer in Structure Construction (DES) to perform professional engineering work on highway projects. The incumbent will work in office or field settings, progressing to more complex tasks as experience grows.

Responsibilities include ensuring contract-compliant construction of bridges, walls, barriers, drainage structures, and sign structures.

Responsibilities

• Work as a field engineer to ensure contractors build structures in accordance with contract documents (Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, contract plans, and Special Provisions).
• May act as an Assistant Structure Representative or Assistant Resident Engineer/Resident Engineer on construction projects.
• Structure representation on projects where work is predominately structural (bridges, tall walls) and compliance with Streets and Highways Code Section 137.6.

Job description

\"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 a Senior Bridge Engineer (Supervisor) in Structure Construction (SC), Division of Engineering Services (DES), the TE (Civil) classification is the entry, working, and journeyman level of professional engineering work in Caltrans. The incumbent performs a wide variety of professional engineering work in either an office or field setting; as incumbents progress in experience, they will be assigned more difficult work. This work is performed on highway construction projects involving bridges, buildings, walls, barriers, drainage structures, sign structures, and appurtenances. The incumbent works as a field engineer to ensure contractors build structures in compliance with the contract documents (Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, contract plans, and Special Provisions). May act as an Assistant Structure Representative or Assistant Resident Engineer/Resident Engineer on construction projects.

Structure Representation on projects where the nature of the work is predominately structural, e.g., bridges and tall walls, Streets and Highways Code Section 137.6 will apply. The possession and maintenance of a valid professional engineer's license in the State of California is highly desirable.

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