Caltrans is dedicated to improving lives and communities through transportation. The Transportation Engineer (Civil) will perform a variety of professional engineering tasks on highway construction projects, ensuring compliance with contract documents and may act as an Assistant Structure Representative.
Responsibilities
- Perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in either an office or field setting
- Ensure contractors build structures in compliance with the contract documents (Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, contract plans and Special Provisions)
- May act as an Assistant Structure Representative or Assistant Resident Engineer/Resident Engineer on construction projects
Skills
- Possession and maintenance of a valid professional engineer's license in the State of California is highly desirable
- 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov
- 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
- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. SOQ must be limited to 1 page and must provide detailed responses that incorporate the question
- Q1. Why do you want to work for Structure Construction?
- Q2. Provide examples of your ability to work with initiative and working as a team
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required
Company Overview
From scenic backroads to the busiest freeways, Caltrans keeps California moving. It was founded in 1973, and is headquartered in Sacramento, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://cdtfa.ca.gov/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Caltrans has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 120 in 2025, 93 in 2024, 62 in 2023, 39 in 2022, 37 in 2021, 17 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.