Licensed Resident Engineer - RANGE D
Under direction of the Area Senior Construction Engineer (a Senior Transportation Engineer), incumbent will perform a wide variety of difficult and complex transportation engineering work. Serves as the licensed professional resident engineer on construction projects. Will assign work, give instructions, make decisions on difficult engineering and administrative problems in connection with directing work on various transportation projects. Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
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.
Please contact the exam unit at askexams@dot.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.
For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) exam. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located in 140 Dubois Street, Suite E, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz 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. Valid California driver's license is desired. Travel is required. Overtime may be required.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Statement of qualifications (SOQ) required.
The Statement of Qualifications (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.
Knowledge of:
- Contract administration paperwork and documentation.
- Caltrans Construction Manual, Standard Specifications and Special Provisions.
- Highway and bridge construction, design engineering and cost estimating.
Ability to:
- Administer construction contracts and interpret contract documents.
- Serve as a lead worker, coordinate/assign work and provide direction to staff.
- Communicate with Contractors to provide direction and resolve conflicts.
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships and be an effective team member.
- Obtain or possess a CA Professional Engineer License.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted. Applications may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account or by mail or drop‑off.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036. Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact.
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Closed on weekends and State Holidays.
Required Application Package Documents: State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678), Statement of Qualifications.
Benefits
Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Dina Coloma, (279) 234-2328, dina.coloma@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Nicole Ando, (805) 441-4395, nicole.ando@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and other protected categories.
