Transportation Engineer (Civil) (JC-529924)

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans in California seeks a Transportation Engineer (Civil) at entry/journeyman level under a Senior Bridge Engineer in Structure Construction. The role involves professional engineering work in office or field settings on highway projects including bridges, walls, barriers, drainage structures, sign structures, and appurtenances.

The incumbent helps ensure contractors meet contract documents and standards; may serve as Assistant Structure Representative or Assistant Resident Engineer on

Job description

Job Control: JC-529924

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 direction of a Senior Bridge Engineer (Supervisor) in Structure Construction (SC), Division of Engineering Services (DES), the Transportation Engineer (Civil) classification is the entry, working & journeyman level of professional engineering work for 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 & appurtenances. The incumbent works as a field engineer to ensure contractors build structures in compliance with contract documents (Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, contract plans & Special Provisions). May act as Assistant Structure Representative or Assistant Resident Engineer / Resident Engineer on construction projects.

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

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