Good work/life balance but low pay compared to peers - Senior Transportation Engineer Caltrans Employee Review

4.0
11 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good work/life balance. Stable employment. Great benefits.

Cons

Pay is low compared to private sector or other government agencies.

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5.0
19 June 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 June 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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