Transportation Engineer (Civil) (JC-530357)

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Transportation Engineer (Civil) who will prepare plans, specifications, estimates, and design drawings for transportation projects in California. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders and adherence to safety, sustainability, and quality standards.

As projects progress, leadership responsibilities may expand; the incumbent must be registered as a Professional Engineer in California and may train and direct other staff within the branch.

Qualifications

• Engineering knowledge and management skills for transportation projects.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in California.
• Experience with plans, specifications, estimates, and design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare plans, specifications, estimates, and design drawings for transportation projects.
• Create written documents and presentations for project stakeholders.
• Lead and train staff, directing work within the branch.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Project management

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) - CA

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 and supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineer performs activities requiring engineering knowledge and management skills for the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, design drawings, written documents, presentations, and other related work for transportation projects. The main purpose of the duties is to be a

premier engineering team delivering transportation projects for our project stakeholders and regional partners. In addition to the Department’s values, we consider safety, efficiency, cost, quality, sustainability, environmental protection, aesthetics, and community values in all of the products we design. Ensures during the development of projects, the consideration, and when

appropriate, the implementation of Smart Mobility and Complete Streets components, towards the Department’s Mission to provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability.

Incumbent may be assigned by Supervisor to be a Lead-worker to train, direct, and manage the work of other staff within assigned branch. As incumbent progresses in experience, assignment will increase from average to high difficulty. Transportation Engineer (Civil) Range D requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California.