This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER

The Division of Engineering Services (DES), Structures and Engineering Services (SES), Office of Design and Technical Services (ODTS), is recruiting to fill a Senior Bridge Engineer (Sr BE) (Specialist) position located in Sacramento. Under the direction of a Supervising Bridge Engineer, the incumbent shall stay abreast of the latest codes and practices in their technical area of expertise. The incumbent shall serve as a Project Engineer for PS&E delivery of non-standard signs & overhead structures, perform design or design check on more complex projects, provide technical support for project delivery activities, and provide input and recommendations for the development and maintenance of departmental standards and guidance.

PARF: 59-27-0129 / JC: 536373

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: Human Resources Manual - CalHR

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

While at their base of operation, employees will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. Employees may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme heat or cold.

Position located at 1801 30th St Sacramento (Sacramento County).

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Eligibility for hire 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 for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required
• Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process
• The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing
• Please follow the instructions below
• failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview
• Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below
• Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font
• Please describe your qualifications with the following: 1) Please explain how your education and experience qualify you for this position. 2) Provide specific examples of your previous work experience that demonstrate your leadership abilities to mentor, coordinate work, and collaborate with others. 3) Describe your project development experience including leading sensitive and complex projects
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification
• Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment
• Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent
• Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or Please redact birthdates and social security numbers

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