The Resident Engineer's Academy

Core training in state and federal regulations for Local Agency Resident Engineers

Course fees: $295 for employees of California's local, regional, state, and federal agencies/$495 for all others.

To Register: Contact your Caltrans District Training Coordinator to add your name to the priority registration list before September 30, 2009. Open enrollment begins January 6, 2009.

Spring 2010 Classes

• San Diego: February 23-26
• Redding: March 16-19
• San Luis Obispo: April 13-16
• Richmond: May 11-14

Spring 2011 Classes

• Ventura County
• Inland Empire
• Stockton
• North Bay Area

As a Resident Engineer, your position requires you to have a good understanding of project management, contract administration, financial and funding rules, risk management, and federal and state labor rules, in addition to your technical expertise. Frequent changes to state and federal requirements make it necessary for you to keep your knowledge and skills constantly updated. The Technology Transfer Program in conjunction with the Caltrans Division of Local Assistance provides the Resident Engineer's Academy to enable you to sharpen your work skills and become an effective and successful Resident Engineer.

The Resident Engineer's Academy provides 3-1/2 days of practical, hands-on training, which includes presentations by Caltrans program managers and subject matter experts, group discussion sessions, and ample time for questions and answers. Workshop sessions will provide a unique and instructive opportunity for you to interact with resident engineers from other agencies, Caltrans local assistance representatives, and experts, so be sure to bring your work challenges to the Academy for discussion.

Attendees will learn how to efficiently manage a project from beginning to completion in compliance with state regulations. Sessions covering labor and equal opportunity regulations and compliance, claims avoidance and resolution, and tort liability will address the legal aspect of the Resident Engineer's role.

Whether you're newly appointed, soon-to-be, or a seasoned resident engineer desiring refresher training, this course offers valuable training that should not be missed.