Department of Transportation
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Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the Transportation Engineer performs engineering duties and activities in the Division of Transportation Safety in either the Office of Traffic Safety Investigations or Office of Traffic Safety Engineering/Signing.
The incumbent in Traffic Safety Investigations is primarily responsible for conducting traffic safety investigations, preparing Traffic Investigation Reports (TIRs), and putting forward recommendations for improvements to the state highway system. Improvements include preparing Maintenance Work Orders (MWOs), and scoping and initiation of the Capital (reactive/proactive/minor) and Maintenance (HM-4) programs safety projects. Specific duties may include data gathering, engineering analysis, evaluation of options, recommendations, and review of reports compiled by an engineer. These reviews help identify areas for potential improvements.
The incumbent in Traffic Safety Engineering/Signing prepares plans, specifications and the engineer's estimate for the traffic safety and signing items of capital outlay/maintenance/local funded projects. Conducts field reviews of proposed traffic safety elements and sign locations. In addition, the incumbent provides safety recommendations and review to Project Development, Construction, and Maintenance as they design, construct, and maintain the projects delivered by the District. Signing incumbent determines the messages for signs and determines the proper sizes of all signs using state guidelines and appropriate design software.
Transportation Engineer (Civil) Range D requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California, and is expected to perform the following duties independently or with minimal supervision, to sign and stamp plans when needed, and to review the work performed by other Transportation 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. 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. 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
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.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
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 (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.