Caltrans · 10 hours ago
MATERIALS AND RESEARCH ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE (SPECIALIST)
Richmond, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$7,492/mo - $9,379/moCaltrans is an equal opportunity employer focused on improving lives and communities through transportation. The Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) will serve as a Construction Field Laboratory worker, independently planning, organizing, and implementing materials sampling and testing for State Highway Construction Projects.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic SafetyPublic Transportation
Responsibilities
Independently plans, organizes, and implements materials sampling and testing for State Highway Construction Projects
Qualification
Required
A standard State Application (form STD 678) is required
Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required
The SOQ must be typed, no more than one page in length, and 12-point Arial font
Clearly state your eligibility in the Explanations Section on your application
Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification
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
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
Final Filing Date: 2/6/2026
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
Preferred
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required
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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