TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technician in Humboldt County to support design and drafting tasks for transportation projects. The role involves preparing designs, plans, maps, estimates, and reports under engineers, performing field investigations and utility analyses, and ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include drafting, geometric feature development, and coordination with external agencies.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software.
• Ability to draft plans, maps, and utility/roadway details.
• Experience with geometric design features and field coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project designs, plans and estimates under engineer guidance.
• Perform drafting of plans, maps, and working drawings for contract plans.
• Analyze utility relocation plans and maintain data in the statewide utility database (Bentley Map).
• Assist in QA for project plans, maps, and estimates; ensure conformance to standards.
• Attend development and safety meetings and conduct field site investigations.

Skills

CADD software proficiency

Drafting

Geometric design

Field survey coordination

Tools

Bentley Map

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-531407

Position #(s)

927-200-3175-XXX

Working Title

Transportation Engineering Technician

Classification

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

$4,695.00 - $5,876.00 B

$5,644.00 - $7,063.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

Humboldt County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

When working in NRPD the incumbent will prepare project designs, plans, maps, estimates, specifications and reports under the direction of the engineer using computer programs and the latest Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software on the Caltrans engineering workstation. Gathers and analyzes technical information as a team member for the design of transportation projects. Performs mathematical calculations related to plans, maps, and estimates (quantities and costs). Assist in the preparation of roadway alignments, profile grades, superelevation, drainage facilities and other geometric features. Performs drafting of all types of plans, maps, working drawings and detailed drawings involved with transportation project contract plans, boundary line maps, as-built maps and utility conflict maps. Analyzes utility relocation plans as submitted by outside agencies and ensures data is retained in the Statewide Utility Database using Bentley Map. Act as the quality assurance technician for the branch, responsible for the accurate and efficient set up and delivery of project plans, maps, and estimates; prepares related reports and correspondence. Act as trainer for the branch with regard to the accurate and efficient set up and delivery of project plans, maps, and estimates; in that plans and maps are in conformance with the Plans Preparation Manual. Obtain and utilize the latest updates of the Plans Preparation Manual and drafting standards from HQ Division of Design and the CADD/GIS Support Office. Checks plans, maps, and estimates for completeness accuracy and conformity to standards. Attend project development team meetings, safety and constructibility review meetings. Perform field work at project locations for design site investigations, utility verification, coordination and potholing. PARF# 03 -27-0216 / JC-531407

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineering Technician exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.