An interesting learning experience with fair compensation, but unexpected traps. - Project Engineer/District Estimator Caltrans Employee Review

2.0
21 Oct 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Often little pressure to produce productive and "profitable" results. Many opportunities to participate in paid educational opportunities, including week-long classes and seminars.

Cons

Little incentive to produce profitable and expedient results. Many out-dated procedures and processes.

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5.0
19 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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
5 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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