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 acts as a technical expert performing the most difficult and complex work which is critical to the Department’s mission and of statewide significance.
The Research Implementation Engineer (RIE) may act on behalf of the Office Chief of during his/her absence from the Office, and may act on behalf of other professional staff in the office. The RIE develops methods appropriate and necessary to independently complete his/her specific tasks. The RIE provides staff work, as necessary, to the Office of Safety Innovation and Cooperative Research. The RIE participates in related professional activities including the development of technical publications and involvement in technical committees of professional societies.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) IS REQUIRED. PLEASE SEE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION FOR SOQ INSTRUCTIONS.

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Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Graduate work in Engineering is highly desirable but not required.

Benefits
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Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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