Transportation Engineer (Civil) (JC-516479)

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking an Area Bridge Maintenance Engineer (ABME Rover) responsible for field engineering investigations on highway bridges across Missouri. This position involves developing inspection plans and directing crews in emergency repairs. Candidates should possess registration as a Civil Engineer in California. The role may require working beyond normal hours to respond to urgent situations. Applications are to be submitted via the external link on CalCareers.

Qualifications

• Under supervision, responsible for performing field engineering investigations on highway bridges.
• Must report results in comprehensive written engineering reports.
• Develop inspection plans and direct crews on repairs.

Responsibilities

• Perform field engineering investigations per National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Work outside normal hours for emergency situations involving bridge assessments.
• Direct field crews in repair and stabilization activities.

Skills

Civil Engineering registration in California

Field engineering investigation

Emergency response

Job description

Area Bridge Maintenance Engineer (ABME Rover)

Job Control: JC-516479

Working Title: Area Bridge Maintenance Engineer (ABME Rover)

Apply by: 5/28/26

All applications must be submitted through the external link on CalCareers.

About the Position

Under the supervision of the Branch Chief, a Senior Bridge Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for performing field engineering investigations per 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 650 Subpart C National Bridge Inspection Standards for some of the 25,500 in-service highway bridges on the State and Local highway networks statewide and reporting the results of those investigations in comprehensive written engineering reports. The incumbent will be required to develop inspection plans. The incumbent may be required to work outside normal working days and hours to respond to emergency situations involving bridges, assess the structural condition and direct field crews in the repair and stabilization activities of damaged bridges. Desired qualifications for the incumbent include registration as a Civil Engineer in California.