Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Branch Chief of the Transportation Modeling and Forecasting Branch, a Senior Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for sub-regional travel demand studies for the project initiation document (PID) phase and for later phases of Caltrans projects. Typical assignments include preparations of sub-regional travel demand models and forecasts in support of traffic operational analyses and environmental studies for project alternatives studies. These duties will require close collaboration with the staff of other functional units within the Department as well as the staff of regional and local agencies.
In addition, the incumbent may serve as a lead person in the preparation of project initiation documents (PIDs). Duties include developing the design concept, scope, schedule, and estimated cost of a project. The incumbent may also provide quality assurance for locally funded projects initiated by agencies external to the Department. Knowledge of highway design standards and project development processes such as the Manual for Transportation Control Devices is essential.
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.
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