Don't expect to be challenged in any way shape for form. - Student Software Engineer Caltrans Employee Review

3.0
5 May 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This is a great student position, if you want the freedom to be creative at your own pace.

Cons

You won't get quality work experience, in that the quality and expectations will be low. This job will do nothing for your career, unless you plan to continue to work for the state.

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5.0
19 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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