Senior Resident Engineer (Specialist)
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under general direction of the Construction Manager (a Supervising Transportation Engineer), incumbent will perform a wide variety of difficult and complex transportation engineering work. Serves as the licensed professional Senior Resident Engineer on large and/or complex construction projects delivered under alternative delivery methods and/or valued in excess of $50 million. Will assign work, give instructions, make decisions on difficult engineering and administrative problems in connection with directing work on various transportation projects. A valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) required for appointment.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 8530 West Roosevelt Avenue, Visalia, Tulare County.
Job will have exposure to night work, field work, earthwork, paving operations, lab work, fog, weather conditions, chemicals, lab conditions, equipment, machinery, heat, cold, dust, gas, fumes, outdoor conditions, indoor conditions, humidity, and high decibels of noise. Hardhat and safety vest or approved safety shirt, and eye protection must be worn at all times in the field, no exceptions. Incumbent must work with a variety of materials including testing equipment. Travel is required. A valid California driver's license is desired. Incumbent may be required to travel on short‑term and/or long‑term expense. Vacations may be restricted during peak times.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarters will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a valid and unrestricted Class C driver’s license.
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.
The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12‑point Arial font.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge and experience tracking and monitoring cost, scope, and schedule of projects and operating budgets.
- Knowledge and experience of construction contract standards and construction contract administration.
- Experience and ability to lead teams.
- Experience resolving disputes and/or conflicts.
Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of: Basic principles of physics, chemistry, and mathematics as applied to civil engineering; stress analysis; mechanics; engineering economics; hydrology and hydraulics.
Incumbent should have knowledge of: Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP); Cal/OSHA safety regulations; methods, materials, tools and equipment used in highway and bridge construction; design engineering; cost estimating; knowledge of the various influences of transportation facilities and systems on the environment; testing of materials; principles and practices used in utility relocation; scheduling; critical path method (CPM) scheduling; and safety practices.
Incumbent must have a complete knowledge of contract administration paperwork and documentation. Must have knowledge of the Construction Manual, Standard Specifications, and Special Provisions. The Senior Resident Engineer must thoroughly study the assigned projects, becoming familiar with all its facets. Incumbent is required to have an advanced degree of analytical skill to determine if construction work meets specification requirements and to interpret plans and specifications correctly. The Senior Resident Engineer will be expected to work under considerable independence and make judgment calls as to when issues, problems, or contract clarifications need to be elevated to the Construction Manager. The Senior Resident Engineer has authority under Section 5‑1.01, “Authority of the Engineer”, of the Standard Specifications.
Benefits
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