Hydraulics Engineer

Hydraulics Engineer

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of a Senior Transportation Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer designs and prepares Drainage Plans, Specifications and Estimates for Project Development; reviews work of others; performs hydraulic investigations and makes recommendations. The Hydraulic Engineer also investigates complaints by private parties; oversees and coordinates the hydraulic engineering work done by Assistant Hydraulic Engineers, local agencies and private consultants.

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 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. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 100 S. Main St. Los Angeles, Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. Works primarily in a climate-controlled office environment with artificial lighting. May be required to travel and work outdoors, including at night. Occasional travel to off-site meetings or project locations is required. Site visits may involve exposure to traffic, dust, dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, odors, and extreme weather conditions such as heat or cold. May be required to work above ground or in enclosed spaces.

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 headquarters location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquarters location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining-unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquarters location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24-month to 33-month 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 the 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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Desirable Qualifications

Benefits

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact : Ondrea Knutte

Phone : (213) 266-6634

Email : Ondrea.Knutte@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact : Beth Daniels

Phone : (213) 269-1666

Email : Beth.daniels@dot.ca.gov

EEO Contact : Caltrans EEO Office

Phone : (844) 368-3367

Email : Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

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