State of California
Senior Bridge Engineer (Specialist)
State of California, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Senior Bridge Engineer (Specialist)
Department of Transportation
JC-502342
Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 1/3/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) or By Mail Drop-off
The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Structures and Engineering Services, Office of Earthquake Engineering, Analysis, and Research (OEEAR), is recruiting for Senior Bridge Engineer (Sr BE) (Specialist) position, located in Sacramento.
Responsibilities Under the direction of a Supervising Bridge Engineer, the incumbent serves as a technical specialist for OEEAR in DES. The incumbent works in a team environment to develop and implement Caltrans seismic strategies, policies, and guidance materials; provides technical oversight on seismic criteria and seismic design for important or unusual bridge projects; develops research problem statements and manages and monitors the progress of Caltrans research projects; and supports the OEEAR staff working to identify and prioritize bridges for seismic risk.
Eligibility for Hire Eligibility may be determined by your score on the Senior Bridge Engineer exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Working Conditions 1801 30th Street, FMP I, Sacramento, CA 95816, Sacramento County
Minimum Requirements
Valid Professional Engineer License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Valid driver’s license for operating a state-owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. The SOQ must be typed, no more than 2 pages, single‑spaced, 12‑point font. Resumes do not replace the SOQ.
SOQ must address the following:
Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative and productive member of technical engineering teams in the delivery of bridge or related structure design, research, construction, or maintenance and operation projects.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with refined analyses of bridge structures and the structural design methods, details, standards, procedures and policies, and specifications utilized by Caltrans.
Demonstrated ability to articulate bridge seismic performance principles, and experience with Caltrans seismic design policy and guidance, screening bridges for seismic vulnerabilities, and developing retrofit strategies for existing bridges.
Demonstrated ability with development, implementation, or project application of specialized seismic engineering practices such as seismic response modification devices, seismic risks, foundations, complex and unusual structures, or advanced analyses.
Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Applicants needing transcripts/degree verification must provide appropriate documentation (unofficial, original, or sealed transcripts; foreign transcripts require U.S. equivalency). Redact birthdates and SSNs.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date (1/3/2026). Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes or QR Codes are not considered postmark dates.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification.
How To Apply Complete Application Packages—including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents—must be submitted to apply for this job posting. Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
When submitting a hard copy, include a completed Application Package listing. Alternatives:
Address for Mailing Application Packages Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (if not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications should be included.
Resume is optional.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – required. Follow the instructions above.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when scheduled. Contact the EEO office for questions about reasonable accommodations.
Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California: https://example.com
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Shirley Panugaling (279) 599-8482 shirley.panugaling@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Meuy Saephan (916) 227-0250 meuy.saephan@dot.ca.gov
Reasonable Accommodations: direct requests to interview scheduler at time of interview.
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 (including 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.
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JC-502342
Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 1/3/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) or By Mail Drop-off
The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Structures and Engineering Services, Office of Earthquake Engineering, Analysis, and Research (OEEAR), is recruiting for Senior Bridge Engineer (Sr BE) (Specialist) position, located in Sacramento.
Responsibilities Under the direction of a Supervising Bridge Engineer, the incumbent serves as a technical specialist for OEEAR in DES. The incumbent works in a team environment to develop and implement Caltrans seismic strategies, policies, and guidance materials; provides technical oversight on seismic criteria and seismic design for important or unusual bridge projects; develops research problem statements and manages and monitors the progress of Caltrans research projects; and supports the OEEAR staff working to identify and prioritize bridges for seismic risk.
Eligibility for Hire Eligibility may be determined by your score on the Senior Bridge Engineer exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
Working Conditions 1801 30th Street, FMP I, Sacramento, CA 95816, Sacramento County
Minimum Requirements
Valid Professional Engineer License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Valid driver’s license for operating a state-owned or leased vehicle.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. The SOQ must be typed, no more than 2 pages, single‑spaced, 12‑point font. Resumes do not replace the SOQ.
SOQ must address the following:
Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative and productive member of technical engineering teams in the delivery of bridge or related structure design, research, construction, or maintenance and operation projects.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with refined analyses of bridge structures and the structural design methods, details, standards, procedures and policies, and specifications utilized by Caltrans.
Demonstrated ability to articulate bridge seismic performance principles, and experience with Caltrans seismic design policy and guidance, screening bridges for seismic vulnerabilities, and developing retrofit strategies for existing bridges.
Demonstrated ability with development, implementation, or project application of specialized seismic engineering practices such as seismic response modification devices, seismic risks, foundations, complex and unusual structures, or advanced analyses.
Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Applicants needing transcripts/degree verification must provide appropriate documentation (unofficial, original, or sealed transcripts; foreign transcripts require U.S. equivalency). Redact birthdates and SSNs.
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date (1/3/2026). Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes or QR Codes are not considered postmark dates.
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification.
How To Apply Complete Application Packages—including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents—must be submitted to apply for this job posting. Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
When submitting a hard copy, include a completed Application Package listing. Alternatives:
Address for Mailing Application Packages Department of Transportation Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services MS-90 P O Box 168036 Sacramento, CA 95816-8036
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages Department of Transportation Drop-Off Address Caltrans DHR Contact Classification and Hiring Unit – ECOS 1727 30th Street, MS 90 Sacramento, CA 95816 Closed on weekends and State holidays. 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD 678 (if not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications should be included.
Resume is optional.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) – required. Follow the instructions above.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations when scheduled. Contact the EEO office for questions about reasonable accommodations.
Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California: https://example.com
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: Shirley Panugaling (279) 599-8482 shirley.panugaling@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Meuy Saephan (916) 227-0250 meuy.saephan@dot.ca.gov
Reasonable Accommodations: direct requests to interview scheduler at time of interview.
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 (including 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.
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