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This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range 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 workplace. Any applicant will be expected to comply with this objective.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-502342
Position #: 559-220-3185-037
Working Title: Senior Bridge Engineer (Specialist)
Classification: SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER
Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 A
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department: Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Job Description And Duties Under the direction of a Supervising Bridge Engineer, the incumbent serves as a technical specialist for OEEAR in DES. Responsibilities include:
Developing and implementing Caltrans seismic strategies, policies, and guidance materials.
Providing technical oversight on seismic criteria and seismic design for important or unusual bridge projects.
Developing research problem statements and managing Caltrans research projects.
Supporting OEEAR staff in identifying and prioritizing bridges for seismic risk.
Applicants must meet the Senior Bridge Engineer exam eligibility criteria. Current and new to state civil services candidates must be on the state examination list.
Director’s EEO Policy Statement
applies.
Special Requirements
Valid Professional Engineer license issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Valid driver’s license when operating state owned or leased vehicles.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) SOQ required. Must be typed, no more than 2 pages, single‑spaced, using 12‑point font.
SOQ must address the following:
Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative and productive member of a technical engineering team in bridge design, research, construction, or maintenance projects.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with refined analyses of bridge structures and Caltrans structural design methods, details, standards, procedures, and policies.
Demonstrated ability to articulate bridge seismic performance principles and experience with Caltrans seismic design policy and guidance, including screening bridges for seismic vulnerabilities and developing retrofit strategies.
Demonstrated experience with specialized seismic engineering practices (e.g., seismic response modification devices, seismic risks, foundations, complex and unusual structures, or advanced analyses).
Application Instructions Complete applications must be received by the Final Filing Date: 1/3/2026.
Submit electronically through CalCareer at
www.calcareers.ca.gov . Hard copies may be mailed to:
Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Drop‑off location: 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816.
Required application documents:
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as specified.
Resume is optional.
Additional Information Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Questions may be directed to the EEO contact listed in the posting.
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This range is provided by Caltrans. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range 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 workplace. Any applicant will be expected to comply with this objective.
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-502342
Position #: 559-220-3185-037
Working Title: Senior Bridge Engineer (Specialist)
Classification: SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER
Salary: $11,437.00 – $14,315.00 A
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department: Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Vision: A thriving and connected California.
Job Description And Duties Under the direction of a Supervising Bridge Engineer, the incumbent serves as a technical specialist for OEEAR in DES. Responsibilities include:
Developing and implementing Caltrans seismic strategies, policies, and guidance materials.
Providing technical oversight on seismic criteria and seismic design for important or unusual bridge projects.
Developing research problem statements and managing Caltrans research projects.
Supporting OEEAR staff in identifying and prioritizing bridges for seismic risk.
Applicants must meet the Senior Bridge Engineer exam eligibility criteria. Current and new to state civil services candidates must be on the state examination list.
Director’s EEO Policy Statement
applies.
Special Requirements
Valid Professional Engineer license issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Valid driver’s license when operating state owned or leased vehicles.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) SOQ required. Must be typed, no more than 2 pages, single‑spaced, using 12‑point font.
SOQ must address the following:
Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative and productive member of a technical engineering team in bridge design, research, construction, or maintenance projects.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with refined analyses of bridge structures and Caltrans structural design methods, details, standards, procedures, and policies.
Demonstrated ability to articulate bridge seismic performance principles and experience with Caltrans seismic design policy and guidance, including screening bridges for seismic vulnerabilities and developing retrofit strategies.
Demonstrated experience with specialized seismic engineering practices (e.g., seismic response modification devices, seismic risks, foundations, complex and unusual structures, or advanced analyses).
Application Instructions Complete applications must be received by the Final Filing Date: 1/3/2026.
Submit electronically through CalCareer at
www.calcareers.ca.gov . Hard copies may be mailed to:
Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Drop‑off location: 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816.
Required application documents:
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as specified.
Resume is optional.
Additional Information Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Questions may be directed to the EEO contact listed in the posting.
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