Caltrans · 12 hours ago
Transportation Engineer (Civil) (JC-495377)
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $146K/yrCaltrans is committed to fostering a supportive environment and ensuring job security for its employees. The Transportation Engineer (Civil) role involves performing professional engineering work on highway construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract documents, and may include acting as an Assistant Structure Representative or Resident Engineer.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic SafetyPublic Transportation
Responsibilities
Perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in either an office or field setting
Act as a field engineer to ensure contractors build structures in compliance with the contract documents
May act as an Assistant Structure Representative or Assistant Resident Engineer / Resident Engineer on construction projects
Qualification
Required
Possession & maintenance of a valid professional engineer's license in the State of California for journeyman level (Range D)
Ability to perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in either an office or field setting
Experience in highway construction projects involving bridges, buildings, walls, barriers, drainage structures, sign structures & appurtenances
Ability to ensure contractors build structures in compliance with the contract documents (Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, contract plans & Special Provisions)
Ability to act as an Assistant Structure Representative or Assistant Resident Engineer / Resident Engineer on construction projects
Company
Caltrans
From scenic backroads to the busiest freeways, Caltrans keeps California moving.
Founded in 1973
10001+ employees
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2022 (39)
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2020 (17)
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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