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TRC is seeking multiple Senior Transportation Engineers to join our team in Fresno, CA supporting District 6. Under the general direction of the Office Chief, the Senior Transportation Engineer carries out the duties and responsibilities associated with all phases of the project development process. This requires directing the work of an engineering staff as well as maintaining close communication and liaison between project team members, and the consultants; Division of Structures, and Headquarters functional units in order to expedite the planning and design process through early preliminary review, environmental and design studies to completion of PS-E.

• Responsible for directing the preparation of highway planning studies and the development of plans, specifications and estimates for variety of transportation projects. This includes assigning, scheduling, directing, and supervising work within assigned squads.
• Assign projects to staff and provides guidance to staff related to the proper use of design standards and project development policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to ensure that high quality transportation projects are completed.
• Responsible for assuring that all such projects will be developed in accordance with Caltrans project development process and in conformance with Caltrans engineering practices and standards so that the facilities are properly planned and safely designed and can be properly constructed and maintained. This responsibility includes coordination and review of the highway planning studies and development of the plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Coordinate with other districts and headquarters units on matters pertaining to transportation in order to expedite project delivery.
• Responsible for providing oversight of transportation projects prepared by locals/consultants for compliance with Caltrans's standards and practices or assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for complex highway projects.
• Monitor schedule, cost and quality of deliverables that are provided by consultant.
• Will serve as a member of the Project Development Team on major projects. He/she is responsible for decisions on complex technical designs and/or engineering problems, usually of a politically sensitive nature.
• Assigned as an Alternate Task Manager in PRSM (Project Resource and Schedule Management) for design activities.
• Cooperate with Project Manager to provide resources, update schedule and manage projects from initiation to closeout phase of the project life cycle.
• Identifies staffing, training and equipment needs for the branch. Provide career development, performance measure, and recommendations for merit salary adjustment.
• Maintain proper time charging practices and approves staffs' time reporting.

• Must possess a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience performing transportation related engineering work; or equivalent education and experience.
• Must be able to apply geometric standards to perform engineering design; apply traffic engineering principles to analyze various transportation alternatives; and provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with standards and accepted engineering practices.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the Department's mission, goals, objectives and policy direction; policies, procedures and standards; federal and State laws, regulations, and concepts; all phases of a transportation project, including transportation planning, environmental, right of way, design and construction; and principles and objectives of personnel management.
• Must have the ability to: plan, organize, and direct the work of a professional staff; track project schedules and costs; use personal computer applications including word processors, spreadsheets, Critical Path Method and communication software; provide direction in a variety of activities to obtain program goals; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, regional agencies, public and private sector; and analyze complex issues and recommend effective action.
• Must be able to analyze projects for: consistent application of standards; viability of products developed by assigned staff; potential project delays; and corrective action plans.
• Must be able to analyze staffing relationships and resource needs.

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