Great place to learn, but pay is lower - Transportation Engineer Caltrans Employee Review

4.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to work. You learn a lot.

Cons

Pay less than private companies

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5.0
31 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good job stability, strong benefits and retirement package, supportive work-life balance, and valuable experience working on large public infrastructure projects. Great place to gain hands-on exposure to transportation systems and build long-term engineering experience. Good environment for professional growth and obtaining licenses/certifications.

Cons

None that i can think of. great staff and team

3.0
23 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

good staff to work with

Cons

no leniency on return to office

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