SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

About the Role

Under general direction of the Construction Office Chief, the incumbent serves as a Construction Engineer and/or as a Resident Engineer on a complex project (or group of projects) requiring a large staff to monitor the contractor's operations. Responsibilities include directing the processing of payment to contractors and change orders, planning, organizing, and directing the difficult engineering and administrative tasks of the District Construction Field Office, and directing the processing of Construction Contract Claims.

This position requires a valid Professional Engineer (PE) License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state-owned or leased vehicle. Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Construction Engineer or Resident Engineer on complex projects.
• Direct the processing of payments to contractors and change orders.
• Plan, organize, and direct engineering and administrative tasks for the District Construction Field Office.
• Direct the processing of Construction Contract Claims.
• Monitor contractor operations with a large staff.

Requirements

• Valid certificate of registration as an Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Valid Professional Engineer (PE) License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Valid driver’s license for operating state-owned or leased vehicles.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

A Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and in 12-point Arial font. It should address the following evaluation criteria with specific examples:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (including presentations), and competently represent the Department to management, local agencies, and the public.
• Knowledge and experience tracking and monitoring cost, scope, and schedule of projects and operating budgets, and identification and resolution of issues impacting them.
• Knowledge and experience in project delivery and experience in highway construction and design.
• Experience and ability to independently lead teams.
• Experience managing complex projects and ability to anticipate situations, implications, and consequences of decisions, and take appropriate action to prepare contingencies.
• Experience and ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships through communication and collaboration.

If basing eligibility on education, unofficial transcript(s)/diploma must be included for verification. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a U.S. equivalency report evaluation from a recognized agency.

Pay

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

Permanent, Full Time. Hybrid telework options available.

Work Location

Monterey County.