Caltrans · 1 month ago
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Sacramento County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$11K/yr - $14K/yrCaltrans is an equal opportunity employer in California focused on improving lives and communities through transportation. They are seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer to serve as the Project Acceleration Manager, responsible for planning and implementing innovative transportation projects and strategies to enhance safety and mobility.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic SafetyPublic Transportation
Responsibilities
Strategically planning, developing, and piloting innovative transportation technology special projects integral to advancing the Department's Transportation Management and System Operations (TSMO) strategies
Serves as the point of contact for the Division of Traffic Operations on projects and initiatives of national or statewide significance
Coordinates statewide grant proposals development efforts
Champions other emerging concepts to improve both safety and mobility of our transportation system
Implements a centralized pilot process that provides a standardized method for acquiring, adopting, and main streaming new safety and mobility solutions
Reviews, consults, and contributes to the implementation of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) technologies by District engineers, the Division of Research, Innovation and System Information (DRISI), consultants, academia, and broader transportation industry
Works with Districts and regional transportation partners to plan and coordinate evaluation of these new pilots
Actively pursues external grants and funding sources for implementing pilots that facilitate the implementation of transformational solutions statewide
Helps accelerate adoption and scaling of new transportation solutions and technologies by the Department
Qualification
Required
A valid and unrestricted Class C driver's license
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle
A valid Professional License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required
Detail your experience with project management. Include examples that demonstrate your ability to coordinate with stakeholders; monitor work to ensure it is completed within time, scope, and budget; and resolve project-related issues
Provide examples that demonstrate your experience in adopting change and developing proactive solutions while implementing innovations to improve processes, products, and services
Describe your experience with developing and facilitating outreach and messaging through strong communication and partnerships with stakeholders
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
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
Company
Caltrans
From scenic backroads to the busiest freeways, Caltrans keeps California moving.
Founded in 1973
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$102.39MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-01Grant· $102.39M
Leadership Team
Anthony Presto
Chief Public Information & Legislative Affairs Officer
Justin Kunert, P.E.
Senior Transportation Engineer - Partnering Program Manager
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