Under the general direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, serving as a Project Engineer and assisting the project manager, the incumbent independently plans, organizes and performs a variety of complex technical and analytical engineering activities in a timely manner.

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 View email address on calcareers.ca.gov for additional information prior to taking the online examination.

This advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the 1st business day of each month, and selections can be made. However, the job control will remain open until the vacancy is filled. If a selection is not made, applications submitted after the cut-off date will be reviewed and may be considered for the position.

You must be on the Caltrans examination list to be eligible for this position. Eligibility for hire is determined by your score on the exam. The exam is located here:  This is an exam bulletin for Transportaion Engineer (Civil) (ca.gov)

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Working Conditions

Position located in Redding, Shasta County

The Rotation Program is mandatory 24 month to 33 months rotation assignment for all permanent, full-time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees that have completed their probationary period hired by Caltrans Districts after June 22, 2018, or an earlier date as determined by the Districts.  The purpose of Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is to provide opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well-rounded project delivery knowledge, skills and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. The rotation program includes mandatory core assignments in Design and Construction units, as well as a mandatory elective assignment.  Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and will be based on workload needs and employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state.

In addition, to the Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• This position(s) may require medical and/or audio clearance prior to being hired.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

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  Theposition(s) require(s) a valid Professional Engineering License (TE Civil)required for Range D appointment.

• Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.

Statementof Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education,training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement andqualify the applicant for the position. Please include a 1-2 pages, 12-point font, SOQ that describes yourexperience as it relates to this position/duty statement. Resumes and coverletters will not take the place of the SOQ. Failure to include andcomplete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. 

Please submit a statement of qualifications that describeyour experience in the categories listed below and why your experience willmake you successful in this position.

1. Engineering, in particular the transportationfield
2. Developing engineering reports
3. Working in a team environment.  Please be specific.  Please describe what individual values areimportant when working with a team
4. Microsoft Office Suite and CADD software

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum qualifications based on a pattern of education from the classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcripts and/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Important Application Information

T he State application (STD. 678) is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-352274), PARF# 02-3-311, and title of the position (Transportation Engineer, Civil) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended. 

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your degree/transcripts or LICENSE/CERTIFICATE along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
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  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please seethe Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
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