Caltrans PMP: Research Implementation Engineer

Job Description and Duties

The Division of Research, Innovation and System Information, is looking to hire a Research Implementation Engineer. This position is being considered at either a Senior Transportation Electrical Engineer (Spec) under JC-524538 or a Senior Transportation Engineer classification under JC-524607. Only one hire will be made. Please refer to the appropriate JC to apply.

Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Safety Innovation and Cooperative Research (Supervising Transportation Engineer), the Research Implementation Engineer (RIE) is the Department’s expert on implementing successful research projects. The RIE will work with the Division Chief, Deputy Division Chief (Research), and Office Chiefs to provide direct supervision on the implementation efforts of research results identified as high value to Caltrans. The RIE prepares and maintains research implementation guidance, manages the implementation website, promotes implementable research findings, works with project managers to execute implementation plans for Caltrans-sponsored and national research projects. The RIE also oversees implementation teams following successful research projects, documents the implementation of research projects, organizes events such as workshops, training, and demonstrations. The RIE provides technical oversight for various stages of difficult and complex implementation work which is critical to the Department’s mission and of statewide significance.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer 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.

For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET.

PARF# 65-26-0041 / JC-524607

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

Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N St in Sacramento, Sacramento County.

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.