Materials and Research Engineering Associate

10 hours ago


Sacramento, California, United States Department of Transportation Full time

Job Description and Duties

The Materials and Research Engineering Associate performs a wide variety of duties critical to the evaluation, research, and development of new roadside safety hardware, including full-scale testing. The incumbent is expected to exercise independence and originality in performing assigned tasks and receive only general instruction and guidance from the Branch Chief.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Materials and Research Engineering Associate (Specialist) exam. For those who do not have current eligibility 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 incumbent will be required to drive to and work at various locations throughout California. The incumbent may be required to stand for long periods, when on research project sites; and walk on slopes or uneven terrain. When at their base office setting, the incumbent may be required to sit for long periods using a keyboard and video display terminal.

The incumbent must be able to grasp the essence of new information and master new technical and business procedures; must have the ability to multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks or projects with short notice; develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions to make operational improvements.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs.

Special Requirements

  • A valid California Driver's license is required.


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