I worked as field engineer, office engineer and resident engineer on different projects in Caltrans. - Retired Civil Engineer Caltrans Employee Review

4.0
Aug 23, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Awesome opportunities to work on projects like sound-wall construction, Landscaping, dog park construction in San Francisco, Rte 92 widening etc.

Cons

There are few that comes with working people.

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You'll learn a lot, good place to start as an ITA..

Cons

The pay for state might not be that great.

3.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Stable, chances for advancement (dependent on location), more time off the longer you stick around

Cons

Heavy red tape, Analysts may be tasked with supporting way too many needy employees from their own and other units, low morale as a result.

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