TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)
About The Position
The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Structures and Engineering Services (SES), Office of Special Funded Projects and Structure Local Assistance (OSFP&SLA) Branch is recruiting to fill a Transportation Engineer (TE) (Civil), position is located in Sacramento. Under the direction of a Senior Bridge Engineer, in the Office of Special Funded Projects and Structure Local Assistance, within the Structures and Engineering Services, the TE (Civil) is responsible for performing structural review of consultant-designed structures and assisting senior Liaison Engineers in general project duties. Performs reviews of structure-related documents prepared by consultants through all project phases to assure structural adequacy, constructibility and conformance to Caltrans policies and procedures. Reviews consist of making accurate and timely assessments of consultant products, providing necessary comments to ensure conformance to Caltrans standards, and communicating the results to Liaison Engineers in a timely manner. Assists in matters pertaining to the Federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP) and other federal programs.
Requirements
- A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.
- Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.
- The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 1 page, single-spaced, using 12-point font. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.
- Describe your education, experience, and training in designing transportation structures. Show knowledge of transportation structure design policies, procedures, and technical guidance.
- Describe your experience, whether in school or your profession, in cooperating and collaborating with others.
- Describe your education, experience, and training in analyzing structures.
- Elaborate on a project or assignment that was particularly challenging and explain how you overcame those challenges.
- Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may 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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
- Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- responsible for performing structural review of consultant-designed structures and assisting senior Liaison Engineers in general project duties
- Performs reviews of structure-related documents prepared by consultants through all project phases to assure structural adequacy, constructibility and conformance to Caltrans policies and procedures
- Reviews consist of making accurate and timely assessments of consultant products, providing necessary comments to ensure conformance to Caltrans standards, and communicating the results to Liaison Engineers in a timely manner.
- Assists in matters pertaining to the Federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP) and other federal programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
