TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 72,406 - 135,616; Full time

Job summary

The State of California seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer in California to perform structure analysis and design for bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects. This permanent, full-time role includes preparing Caltrans design documents and estimating contract work quantities.

Candidates should possess a valid California PE (Civil) License and may experience telework options. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary ranging from $6,488 to $12,152 per month.

Qualifications

• Valid Class C driver’s license required.
• Experience in bridge construction and load ratings preferred.
• Soft skills in communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform structure analysis and design for bridge projects.
• Prepare contract plans and Caltrans design documents.
• Estimate work quantities for bridge maintenance and rehabilitation.

Skills

Bridge design

Structure analysis

Project management

Education

California PE (Civil) License

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Description and Duties

Under the directions of the Branch Chief, a Senior Bridge Engineer, the incumbent performs structure analysis and design, generates design details, prepares contract plans and other Caltrans design documents, estimates contract work quantities for delivering bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects. The incumbent may perform some of the duties in accordance with the current Caltrans teleworking policies. Bridge or structure design, bridge construction, bridge load rating experiences, a valid Class C Driver’s License, and a valid California PE (Civil) License are desired.

Working Conditions

Position located at 111 Grand Ave, Oakland, Alameda County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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.

The Caltrans Transportation Engineer (Civil) Rotation Program is a mandatory 24‑month to 33‑month rotation assignment for all permanent, full‑time Transportation Engineer (Civil) employees. It provides opportunities for employees and Caltrans to benefit by participating in a standardized process that systematically engages newly hired engineers. Participants will develop well‑rounded project delivery knowledge, skills, and abilities by rotating through diverse project delivery functional units. Each rotation assignment is typically between 6 to 12 months and may involve long‑term travel and can be located throughout the state.

In addition to the Rotation Program, an incumbent may be required to go on loan to another project delivery function when there are temporary or peak staffing needs in those areas.

Minimum Requirements

• Details in the Class Specification for TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Special Requirements

• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. For all other ranges, a PE license is not required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.

The SOQ must be written in no less than 12‑point font and must not exceed two pages. Resumes and other materials will not be considered as the response to the SOQ.

Position Details

Job Code: JC-518037

Working Title: Structure Design Engineer

Classification: TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER (CIVIL)

Salary: $6,488.00 – $12,152.00 per month (Ranges A‑D are listed elsewhere)

Number of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Alameda County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Benefits

Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, 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 workplace. 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.