SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 128.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Telework eligible

Zusammenfassung

The California Department of Transportation in Sacramento is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead PS&E delivery for non-standard signs and overhead structures. You will perform design or design checks on complex projects, provide technical support for delivery activities, and contribute to departmental standards and guidance.

The role offers hybrid work with travel as needed and requires examination eligibility. Salary ranges listed are $11,437.00 to $14,315.00 per month.

Qualifikationen

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
• Eligibility may be determined by exam score for Senior Bridge Engineer.

Aufgaben

• Serve as Project Engineer for PS&E delivery of non-standard signs and overhead structures.
• Perform design or design check on complex projects.
• Provide technical support for project delivery activities.
• Contribute input and recommendations for department standards and guidance.

Kenntnisse

Bridge engineering

Project management

Leadership

Design review

PS&E delivery

Jobbeschreibung

Department of Transportation

JC-536373 -

JC-536373 - Senior Project Engineer - Signs & Overhead Structures
SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/31/2026

The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Structures and Engineering Services (SES), Office of Design and Technical Services (ODTS), is recruiting to fill a Senior Bridge Engineer (Sr BE) (Specialist) position located in Sacramento. Under the direction of a Supervising Bridge Engineer, the incumbent shall stay abreast of the latest codes and practices in their technical area of expertise. The incumbent shall serve as a Project Engineer for PS&E delivery of non-standard signs & overhead structures, perform design or design check on more complex projects, provide technical support for project delivery activities, and provide input and recommendations for the development and maintenance of departmental standards and guidance.

PARF: 59-27-0129 / JC: 536373

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Human Resources Manual - CalHR

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employees may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme heat or cold.

Position located at 1801 30th St Sacramento (Sacramento County).

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Bridge Engineer exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

Minimum Requirements

• SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER

Classification:

SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER $11,437.00 - $14,315.00A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

California Department of Transportation

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

Please describe your qualifications with the following:

1)Please explain how your education and experience qualify you for this position.

2) Provide specific examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your leadership abilities to mentor, coordinate work, and collaborate with others.

3) Describe your project development experience including leading sensitive and complex projects.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Tabark Albarakat
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Meuy Saephan
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.