Caltrans
SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER
Join Caltrans as a Senior Bridge Engineer and lead staff in preparing, reviewing, and delivering structure cost estimates and construction working day schedules for bridges and structures.
Base Pay Range $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A
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. Applicants will be expected to adhere to this objective.
Position Details
Job Code: JC-502336
Position #: 559-240-3185-068
Working Title: Cost Estimates Branch Chief
Classification: SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER
Number of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department: Caltrans – Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Job Description and Duties Under the direction of a Supervising Bridge Engineer (Office Chief of Structure Office Engineer), the incumbent is responsible for supervising and managing staff in the preparation, review, independent quality assurance, and delivery of structure cost estimates and construction working day schedules for bridges and structures, ensuring compliance with all Caltrans policies and guidelines.
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility may be determined by your score on the Senior Bridge Engineer exam.
Valid California Professional Engineer license required.
Valid driver’s license required for operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required: 2 pages, single‑spaced, 12‑point Arial.
SOQ must address the following topics in order:
Experience developing cost estimates and working day schedules for structure projects.
Knowledge and experience with bridge construction methods, materials, procedures, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge and experience with reading, interpreting, and applying construction contract specifications for bridges or other structures.
Examples of previous work demonstrating leadership, mentoring, coordination, and organization.
Minimum qualifications verified prior to interview.
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency via naces.org or aice-eval.org.
Application Instructions Complete the Application Package (STD 678 and required documents) and submit electronically through CalCareer at www.calcareers.ca.gov. The Final Filing Date is 1/3/2026. For non-electronic applicants, mail to: Department of Transportation, Certification Services, MS-90, PO Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036.
Additional Information See Duty Statement for further details.
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Base Pay Range $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 A
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. Applicants will be expected to adhere to this objective.
Position Details
Job Code: JC-502336
Position #: 559-240-3185-068
Working Title: Cost Estimates Branch Chief
Classification: SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER
Number of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Sacramento County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department: Caltrans – Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Job Description and Duties Under the direction of a Supervising Bridge Engineer (Office Chief of Structure Office Engineer), the incumbent is responsible for supervising and managing staff in the preparation, review, independent quality assurance, and delivery of structure cost estimates and construction working day schedules for bridges and structures, ensuring compliance with all Caltrans policies and guidelines.
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility may be determined by your score on the Senior Bridge Engineer exam.
Valid California Professional Engineer license required.
Valid driver’s license required for operating a state‑owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required: 2 pages, single‑spaced, 12‑point Arial.
SOQ must address the following topics in order:
Experience developing cost estimates and working day schedules for structure projects.
Knowledge and experience with bridge construction methods, materials, procedures, tools, and equipment.
Knowledge and experience with reading, interpreting, and applying construction contract specifications for bridges or other structures.
Examples of previous work demonstrating leadership, mentoring, coordination, and organization.
Minimum qualifications verified prior to interview.
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency via naces.org or aice-eval.org.
Application Instructions Complete the Application Package (STD 678 and required documents) and submit electronically through CalCareer at www.calcareers.ca.gov. The Final Filing Date is 1/3/2026. For non-electronic applicants, mail to: Department of Transportation, Certification Services, MS-90, PO Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036.
Additional Information See Duty Statement for further details.
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