TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

at  Department of Transportation

Under direction of the Branch Chief for Project Initiation, a Senior Transportation Engineer, as a Transportation Engineer the incumbent assumes responsibility for the successful and timely delivery of Project Initiation Documents (PIDs). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, complying with the requirements of the Project Development process by conducting engineering feasibility studies, preparing conceptual plans based on preliminary geometric designs, alternative analysis, calculating preliminary cost estimates, and writing draft and final reports. The incumbent is expected to coordinate with various functional units including Environmental, Right of Way, Asset Management, Engineering, Construction, Design, and Corridors in the development of the the PID cost, scope, and schedule. The incumbent also assists in the development of the State Highway Operation Protection Program (SHOPP) 5-year plan. The incumbent may serve as a team lead or work independently on assigned projects. Range D requires possession of a valid certificate of registration as a professional engineer issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.
The incumbent is subject to the mandatory TE Rotation Program, which is required for all permanent, full-time TE employees hired by Caltrans districts after June 22, 2018. The program provides opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit through a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The program includes mandatory 12-month core assignments in Project Development and Construction Divisions, as well as a mandatory 6-month elective assignment in the Program/Project Management, Environmental, Engineering, Traffic Operations, or other Project Development Divisions. Each rotation assignment will be based on workload needs and individual employee goals. The entire program duration lasts anywhere from 24 to 33 months. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state.

THE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING:

How does your knowledge, skills, and experience make you the most qualified candidate for these positions?
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original or official sealed transcripts will 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. Here is a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/3/2024

CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BASED ON POSSESSION OF EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE, ALONG WITH YOUR STATE APPLICATION (STD. 678), TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.
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