The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Geotechnical Services (GS) is looking to hire Transportation Engineers Civil (TE Civil) in the Office of Geotechnical Design Policy and Practice (OGDPP).
Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer, the TE Civil, is expected to develop and update Geotechnical Design modules of the Geotechnical Manual, including geotechnical design related standards, guidelines, and details; develop geotechnical design and analysis tools. Provide technical support to Geotechnical Design offices and perform quality review of deliverables. Work with GS technical teams for assigned tasks and participate in DES’s Technical committees. Provide support to the development and maintenance of the geotechnical design quality management policies.
As part of your employment with DES there is a mandatory TE-Civil Professional Development Rotation Program that applies to all permanent full-time TE-Civils hired after January 1, 2017. Temporary relocation more than 50 miles from your permanent unit may be necessary for rotation assignments.
A thorough knowledge of soil mechanics principles; geotechnical engineering practices including deep and shallow foundations, earth retaining systems, slope stability, settlement, and ground modification; soil and rock classification; laboratory and in-situ soil and rock test principles, and methods; geotechnical investigation and subsurface material sampling techniques and equipment; geotechnical field instrumentation methods and practices; ability to characterize subsurface conditions based on geotechnical investigation, geological mapping, landforms, outcrops, and other features. The ability to produce concise, organized, logical, and effective reports and presentations. The ability to communicate effectively, both in written and oral form. The ability to work in teams and interact with individuals and groups from the Department, governmental agencies, and private consulting firms. The ability to work with engineering and office application software.
PARF# 59-4-259 / JC-428918
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.
For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation. For a list of ABET accredited schools, please refer to this link: Find Programs | ABET
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) 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. The Transportation Engineer (Civil) Exam is located here: CalCareers
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County.
While at the base of operation, you will work in a climate-controlled office setting under artificial lighting. As a statewide organization, DES adjusts to periods of fluctuating workload to successfully deliver projects. In some cases, you will be required to travel and perform fieldwork that will expose you to dirt, dust, sunlight, uneven surfaces, extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, and odor associated with fieldwork as described in the previous section. You will be required to work around bulky/heavy materials and equipment, and in proximity to vehicles traveling on active highways.
DES employees may be given temporary assignments on DES projects throughout the State as workload demands.
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a 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 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 the employee’s goals. Assignments may involve long term travel and can be located throughout the state.
In addition to the Caltrans 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.
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State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or
minimum of alternate range when applicable.