Question 1

Is Caltrans a good company to work for as a Senior Transportation Engineer?

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Senior Transportation Engineer professionals working at Caltrans have rated their employer with 4.2 out of 5 stars in 108 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Caltrans employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Senior Transportation Engineer jobs at Caltrans now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Senior Transportation Engineer interview questions at Caltrans.

Question 2

Does Caltrans pay Senior Transportation Engineer employees well?

Accepted Answer

Senior Transportation Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Caltrans with 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 108 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 2.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Senior Transportation Engineer salaries and benefits at Caltrans.

Question 3

How happy are Senior Transportation Engineer professionals working at Caltrans?

Accepted Answer

84% of Senior Transportation Engineer employees at Caltrans would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 4% in the past 12 months. Senior Transportation Engineer professionals have also rated Caltrans with a 4.5 rating for work-life-balance, 4.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.7 rating for culture and values and 4.0 rating for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Caltrans?

Accepted Answer

Transportation Engineer (89), Student Assistant (74), Transportation Engineer, Civil (41), Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) (27), Environmental Planner (23), Right of Way Agent (15), Civil Engineer (14), Engineer (14), Intern (14), Associate Transportation Planner (13), Associate Right of Way Agent (11), Highway Maintenance Worker (11), Associate Environmental Planner (10), Senior Transportation Engineer (10), Transportation Planner (10)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Caltrans according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Great benefits and time off" ((in 96 reviews)); "Great work/life balance and a genuine feeling of positive work for the public (even though the public may not see it that way)." ((in 66 reviews)); "Great people to work with and to learn the legal profession" ((in 52 reviews)); "Good job security" ((in 26 reviews)); "Respectful and friendly coworkers" ((in 20 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Caltrans according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Low Pay for your experience" ((in 46 reviews)); "San Diego is expensive and the salaries are low" ((in 20 reviews)); "The supervisors are abusive." ((in 13 reviews)); "Lots of red tape, nepotism." ((in 9 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager, expect a horrible time working." ((in 9 reviews))

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