Transportation Engineer (Civil) (JC-532247)

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Division of Engineering Services, Geotechnical Services. Under the supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer you will support geotechnical design reviews, develop standards, and create design tools for state projects.

You will work across planning, design, construction and operation phases of the State Transportation System, traveling to districts and job sites as needed for multi-day assignments.

Qualifications

• Experience performing quality review and providing technical support to geotechnical design offices.
• Ability to develop and update geotechnical design standards and guidelines.
• Experience developing geotechnical design and analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel to districts and job sites for periods of days to weeks.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality review and provide technical support to Geotechnical Design offices.
• Develop and update geotechnical design related standards, and guidelines for the Geotechnical Manual.
• Develop geotechnical design and analysis tools.
• Perform geotechnical investigation and engineering for projects.
• Work on projects across planning, design, construction, and operation phases; travel may be required.

Job description

Working Title: Geotechnical Engineer

"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:

The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Geotechnical Services (GS) is looking to hire Transportation Engineers Civil (TE Civil) in the Office of Geotechnical Design Policy and Practice (OGDPP).

Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the TE Civil, is expected to:

Perform quality review and provide technical support to Geotechnical Design offices. Develop and update geotechnical design related standards, and guidelines for the Geotechnical Manual. Develop geotechnical design and analysis tools. Perform geotechnical investigation and engineering for projects. Work on projects, including planning, design, construction, and operation phases of the State Transportation System, which may require traveling to the Districts and job sites for periods of several days to weeks. Participate in Geotechnical Services (GS) technical teams and Division of Engineering Service's technical committees.