Transportation Engineer (Civil)

Job Description

Job Description and Duties
The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Structure Construction (SC), is recruiting to fill a Transportation Engineer – Civil (TEC) position in Del Norte County. Under the direction of a Senior Bridge Engineer (Supervisor) in DES, SC, the incumbent performs a wide variety of professional engineering work in a field and office setting; as incumbents progress in experience, they will be assigned more difficult work. This work is performed on highway construction projects involving bridges, buildings, walls, barriers, drainage structures, sign structures and appurtenances. The incumbent works as a field engineer to ensure contractors build structures in compliance with the contract documents (Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, contract plans and Special Provisions). Incumbent will also act as an Assistant Structure Representative, Structure Representative, or Resident Engineer on construction projects performing professional level review on contract documents, submittals, and engineered plans. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. • Statement of Qualifications required. • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver’s License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to respond to the questions below, providing information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 2 pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. The purpose of the SOQ is to describe, in narrative form, how your qualifications qualify you for this position: 1. Describe your focus of study related to Civil Engineering course work or area of Civil Engineering work experience. 2. Explain why you want to work for Structure Construction in Caltrans District 1. 3. Explain why you believe you are the best candidate for this position.

Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Engineer-In-Training Certification (Civil), Professional Engineering License (Civil) 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.

Minimum Qualifications

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. • Statement of Qualifications required. • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver’s License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to respond to the questions below, providing information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 2 pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. The purpose of the SOQ is to describe, in narrative form, how your qualifications qualify you for this position: 1. Describe your focus of study related to Civil Engineering course work or area of Civil Engineering work experience. 2. Explain why you want to work for Structure Construction in Caltrans District 1. 3. Explain why you believe you are the best candidate for this position. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Engineer-In-Training Certification (Civil), Professional Engineering License (Civil) 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.