Transportation Engineer; Civil

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Job Code #: JC-508138

Position #(s): -076

Working Title: Project Engineer

Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Salary: $6,488.00 - $12,152.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Shasta County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: California Department of Transportation

Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
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Under the general direction of the Office of Project Initiation Branch Chief, a Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent serves as a Project Engineer and performs a variety of complex technical and analytical activities in the preparation of Project Initiation Documents (PIDs), Minor project design, Major Damage Restoration, and Permanent Restoration projects assigned to the Project Initiation Branch. The incumbent also assists with other project initiation activities for various fund sources.

Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in‑person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility.

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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 Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not replace the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.

Please submit an SOQ that describes your experience in the categories listed below and why your experience will make you successful in this position.

• Engineering, in particular the transportation field
• Developing engineering reports
• Working in a team environment. Please be specific. Please describe what individual values are important when working with a team
• Microsoft Office Suite and CADD software

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your…