• Perform daily field inspections of bridge construction to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Prepare daily field inspection reports based on the on-site construction activities.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications and other construction documents.
• Review submittals including shop drawings, product data, test samples, and construction work plans.
• Ensure approved materials are received and correctly incorporated into the project.
• Monitor, coordinate and enforce construction compliance with contract documents, safety regulations and environmental documents.
• Identify non-compliant work and take appropriate action to bring it back into compliance.
• Immediately report critical issues and/or possible delays to supervisor.
• Monitor and document all construction equipment, personnel and activities.
• Assist Structure Representative and Resident Engineer with documenting the project progress.
• Perform calculations from the plans verifying location, layout, line and grade of various elements.
• Respond to Contractor’s Request for Information (RFI).
• Ensure all changes and/or modifications are noted on the final plans.
• Facilitate safety meetings and other team meetings.
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with various contractors, entities, clients, and regulatory agencies, e.g., sampling and testing of construction materials, construction staking and surveying.
• Perform constructability review of contract design plans.
• Prepare reports, opinions, and recommendations for review by team leaders prior to submission to clients concerning the structures.
• Ensure conformance with standards, established engineering practices, applicable codes and technical adequacy of design and construction.
• General office administration, including report reproduction, collation and deliveries will also be expected.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with heavy civil transportation projects, including bridge and/or structural construction.
• Caltrans construction methods and practices; minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Relevant past work experience performing field engineering tasks of increasing responsibility.
• Knowledge of stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials.
• A thorough understanding of Cal-OSHA practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of Caltrans and Greenbook construction practices and the physical characteristics and properties of various bridge construction materials, including concrete.
• Experience in the following areas: foundations, pile driving and CIDH piles, concrete prestressing, bridge deck construction, cast-in-place wall construction, falsework, and shoring.
• Ability to use an automatic level and transit for the purpose of verifying line and grade.
• Thorough understanding of Caltrans field methods, practices, and construction office procedures.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• EIT or EIT in progress
• Business Development experience
• Local agency and rail experience
• Stormwater Pollution and Prevention Plan implementation
• Multi-discipline and agency coordination

The pay range for this California position is $104,000- $176,800 per year.  Base pay information is based on market location and level of experience.