Department of Transportation
SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS
Job Description and Duties
Under general direction of the Construction Office Chief, incumbent serves as a Construction Engineer and/or as a Resident Engineer on complex projects (or group of projects) requiring a large staff to monitor the contractor's operations. Directing the processing of payment to contractors and change orders; responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the difficult engineering and administrative tasks of the District Construction Field Office. Directing the processing of Construction Contract Claims.
The incumbent will be required to commute and make frequent construction job site reviews. Construction job sites are typically located adjacent to freeway/highway traffic.
While at their base of operation, incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Incumbent may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, and/or extreme heat or cold.
PARF# 07-5-390 JC-453865
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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