Junior or Assistant Transportation Engineer
About The Position
Under varying levels of supervision, depending on classification, incumbents will perform professional transportation engineering work in both office and field settings. Assignments include planning, design review, construction oversight, and project management for a wide range of transportation infrastructure, including rail, roadway, highway, bikeway, pedestrian, and trail projects. This position plays a key role in delivering major regional investments such as the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Corridor and Coastal Rail Trail, as well as projects funded through Measure D, the State Transportation Improvement Program, and other local, state, and federal sources.
Requirements
- Knowledge of principles and practices of effective transportation engineering and public works.
- Knowledge of contract management, project delivery and project management (preferred).
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies relating to environmental review, design and construction standards, procurement, and contract management.
- Understanding of current standards and policies for design of complete streets, roads and highways, bikeways, sidewalks and trails, and safe crossings.
- Experience or interest in assisting with management and administration of public works construction projects.
- Knowledge of interrelationships between federal, state, regional, and local agencies involved in or affected by transportation engineering projects and programs.
- Proficiency in mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and terminology.
- Knowledge of nomenclature, symbols, and techniques of mapping and surveying.
- Familiarity with computer systems and programs.
- Ability to analyze engineering data.
- Ability to review plans and specifications.
- Ability to solve complex problems.
Nice To Haves
- Contract management experience
- Project delivery experience
- Project management experience
Responsibilities
- Perform professional transportation engineering work in both office and field settings.
- Engage in planning, design review, construction oversight, and project management for transportation infrastructure projects (rail, roadway, highway, bikeway, pedestrian, and trail).
- Contribute to the delivery of major regional investments like the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Corridor and Coastal Rail Trail.
- Work on projects funded through Measure D, the State Transportation Improvement Program, and other local, state, and federal sources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
