Department of Transportation
Application Methods:
- Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
- By Mail
- Drop-off
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans, the incumbent directs the work of and supervises the personnel of the assigned project(s) and the Construction Field Office. The incumbent is assigned as the Resident Engineer (RE) on large and/or complex projects and is directly responsible for administration of the construction contract and reviews the work of State and contractor forces. As the RE, directs the assigned staff on construction safety as it relates to contract administration and ensuring contractors are in compliance with the contract documents. Additionally, may be assigned as the Construction Engineer (CE) on smaller projects located adjacent to and/or in the proximity of the primary RE project assignment. As the CE, directs and supervises the personnel of the associated field office and is directly responsible for administration of the construction contracts and reviews the work of State and contractor forces. The CE is also responsible for advising the assigned RE(s) on construction safety as it relates to contract administration.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, Caltrans 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.
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