Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for preparing Project Initiation Documents (PIDs). Responsibilities include conducting engineering feasibility studies, preparing conceptual plans based on preliminary geometric designs, calculating preliminary cost estimates, and writing draft and final reports. The incumbent may serve as a team lead or work independently on assigned projects, Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. A Professional Engineering License is required for Range D.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer, Civil 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.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 703 B St, Marysville, Yuba County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate controlled office under artificial lighting. Incumbent may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold. Periodic travel is required for fieldwork and training. Incumbent may be required to work overtime and may remain in field locations in rural areas without facilities.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-527336
Position #(s):
903-800-3135-XXX
Working Title:
Transportation Engineer (Civil)
Classification:
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
$6,488.00 – $12,152.00
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:
Yuba County
Telework:
Hybrid
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