Junior or Assistant Transportation Engineer

Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

Santa Cruz, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algebra, Computer Systems, Construction, Construction Design, Construction Projects, Contract Management, Data Analysis, Environmental Design, Federal Laws and Regulations, Geometry, Mathematics, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Public Works, State Laws and Regulations, Transportation Engineering, Trigonometry
LOCATION
Santa Cruz, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

DescriptionPosition open until filled with a priority screening date of May 11, 2026.Under varying levels of supervision, depending on classification, incumbents will perform professional transportation engineering work in both office and field settings. Assignments include planning, design review, construction oversight, and project management for a wide range of transportation infrastructure, including rail, roadway, highway, bikeway, pedestrian, and trail projects.This position plays a key role in delivering major regional investments such as the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Corridor and Coastal Rail Trail, as well as projects funded through Measure D, the State Transportation Improvement Program, and other local, state, and federal sources.RequirementsPrinciples and practices of effective transportationengineering and public works; contract management, projectdelivery and projectmanagement knowledge or experiencepreferred.Federal, state, and local laws, regulations and policies relatingto environmental review, design and construction standards,procurement and contract management.Understanding of current standards and policies for design ofcomplete streets, roads and highways, bikeways, sidewalksand trails, and safe crossings.Experience or interest in assisting with management andadministration of public works construction projects.Interrelationships between federal, state, regional, and localagencies involved in or affected by transportation engineeringprojects and programs.Mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.Construction methods, materials, and terminology.Nomenclature, symbols and techniques of mapping andsurveying.Computer systems and programs.Ability to analyze engineering data, review plans andspecifications, and solve complex problems.This is not an exhausted list.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is a regional agency created by the State of California to carry out transportation responsibilities that cross city and county boundaries. The members of the RTC represent the County Board of Supervisors, the City Councils, and the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District. Along with volunteer committee members and Commission staff, the RTC works in cooperation and consultation with other public agencies; business, environmental, neighborhood and advocacy groups; and members of the public to deliver a variety of transportation options to serve the community’s needs.
COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
http://www.sccrtc.org