SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, Department of General Services, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to review and approve complex structural drawings and specifications for public schools, community colleges, and essential services projects in compliance with CBC, CCR, and related regulations. The position allows telework one day per week under the department's Telework Policy, with on-site reporting as needed.

Applicants must reside in California at appointment; final filing date is 11/16/2026.

Job description

Job Posting: Senior Structural Engineer

Department of General Services

JC-535868 - Senior Structural Engineer SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

$11,969.00 - $14,977.00 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: 11/16/2026

Job Description and Duties

This position is eligible for telework one (1) day a week, in accordance with DGS's Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. This is subject to change based on operational need and/or future return to office orders. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Excellence in the Business of Government!

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.
• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.
• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Under the direction of the Supervising Structural Engineer, the position reviews and approves the more difficult and complex structural drawings and specifications related to design and structure for public schools, community colleges, and essential services building projects to ensure compliance with the California Building Code (CBC), California Code of Regulations (CCR), and all applicable other governing regulatory requirements.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.

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