Easy Going Environment - Transportation Engineer (Civil) Caltrans Employee Review

4.0
Mar 20, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Most supervisors are relaxed and respect your life outside of work. There can be a fair amount of flexibility with work schedule and taking time off. You can take a pay cut for getting more PTO. There is a lot of learning opportunity but you have to be self motivated to get on projects that will help you learn and to learn the skills that will help you develop your career.

Cons

Easy to fall into a pattern of incompetence if you don't put the work in to keep growing. You can get stuck on a project where you aren't doing much and learning much. Some project leads seem to be lacking the skills to effectively perform their roles.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

* most executives and office chief leaderships are supportive and easy to talk to. * great diversity in the workplace, with many people from varying background being represented and promoted. * great work-life balance if you're a specialist.

Cons

* some senior branch chiefs end up working on weekends. * not specific to department, but state workers keep getting their raises cut.

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