Perfect experience! - Student Assistant Caltrans Employee Review

5.0
Sep 14, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- You will be exposed to some of the coolest infrastructure/bridge projects! - Senior engineers are very willing to help you - You room for promotions and educational reimbursements if you want to do the EIT/PE or such.

Cons

- As a government unit there are rules and procedures (which is OK as well)

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5.0
Jun 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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