Caltrans
Job Title
Senior Specification Development Engineer Job Code
JC-502327 Classification
SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER Pay Range
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per annum Location
Sacramento County, Sacramento, CA Work Arrangement
Hybrid (telework allowed) Employment Type
Permanent, Full Time Department
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. 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. Responsibilities
Research and develop structure specifications for the construction of bridges, retaining walls and other transportation‑related structures. Work under the direction of a Supervising Bridge Engineer (Office Chief, Structure Office Engineer). Collaborate with engineering teams to create and review contractual specifications, standard and special provisions. Qualifications
Eligibility determined by score on Senior Bridge Engineer exam; must be on state examination list. Valid certification of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Valid driver’s license required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required: typed, no more than 2 pages, single‑spaced, 12‑point Arial. SOQ must include specific and detailed examples for each of the following questions: 1. Describe your experience developing, modifying, interpreting, or reviewing structure‑related contract specifications, including Standard Specifications, Standard Special Provisions, and nonstandard Special Provisions. 2. Explain your experience applying structural construction practices, bridge engineering principles, or design requirements in a professional engineering setting. 3. Provide examples demonstrating your experience leading or coordinating the work of engineers or technical staff, mentoring others, setting priorities, organizing workloads, or providing technical guidance. 4. Describe situations in which you prepared a technical document (such as a specification, report, memo, or guidance) or communicated complex technical information to internal or external partners. Special Requirements
Valid certification of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Valid driver’s license required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle. Application Instructions
Completed applications must be received or postmarked by Final Filing Date: 1/3/2026. Submit electronically through CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov or send hard‑copy to Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS‑90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036. Include all required documents: Application Form STD 678, Statement of Qualifications, unofficial transcripts, and any other documents listed. Drop‑off address: Department of Transportation, Caltrans DHR Contact, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM (closed weekends and state holidays).
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Senior Specification Development Engineer Job Code
JC-502327 Classification
SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER Pay Range
$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per annum Location
Sacramento County, Sacramento, CA Work Arrangement
Hybrid (telework allowed) Employment Type
Permanent, Full Time Department
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. 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. Responsibilities
Research and develop structure specifications for the construction of bridges, retaining walls and other transportation‑related structures. Work under the direction of a Supervising Bridge Engineer (Office Chief, Structure Office Engineer). Collaborate with engineering teams to create and review contractual specifications, standard and special provisions. Qualifications
Eligibility determined by score on Senior Bridge Engineer exam; must be on state examination list. Valid certification of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Valid driver’s license required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required: typed, no more than 2 pages, single‑spaced, 12‑point Arial. SOQ must include specific and detailed examples for each of the following questions: 1. Describe your experience developing, modifying, interpreting, or reviewing structure‑related contract specifications, including Standard Specifications, Standard Special Provisions, and nonstandard Special Provisions. 2. Explain your experience applying structural construction practices, bridge engineering principles, or design requirements in a professional engineering setting. 3. Provide examples demonstrating your experience leading or coordinating the work of engineers or technical staff, mentoring others, setting priorities, organizing workloads, or providing technical guidance. 4. Describe situations in which you prepared a technical document (such as a specification, report, memo, or guidance) or communicated complex technical information to internal or external partners. Special Requirements
Valid certification of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. Valid driver’s license required when operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle. Application Instructions
Completed applications must be received or postmarked by Final Filing Date: 1/3/2026. Submit electronically through CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov or send hard‑copy to Caltrans DHR Contact, Certification Services MS‑90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036. Include all required documents: Application Form STD 678, Statement of Qualifications, unofficial transcripts, and any other documents listed. Drop‑off address: Department of Transportation, Caltrans DHR Contact, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM (closed weekends and state holidays).
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