SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER

Overview

Emergency Response and Specialty Access Senior – SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER

Department of Transportation

• JC-492584

Salary : $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per month

Location : Sacramento County (Hybrid telework)

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Chief of the Office of Specialty Investigations at Structure Maintenance and Investigations (SM&I), the incumbent is responsible for :

The incumbent must be certified as both a Team Leader and an NSTM Team Leader in NBIS and must obtain NTIS Team Leader certification within 12 months. FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Certificate must be held or obtained within six months. The incumbent must also obtain trainer certification for confined spaces and fall protection within six months and be registered as a Civil Engineer in California.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid Civil Engineer professional registration in California is required. Additional qualifications are specified in the class specification and duty statement.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted to CalCareers by the Final Filing Date : 9 / 30 / 2025. Electronic applications via CalCareer Account are preferred. Hard-copy submissions may be mailed or dropped off at the Department of Transportation, Classification and Hiring Unit. Include STD 678 (or electronic CalCareers application) and supporting documents. The SOQ is required and must address the topics listed in the duty statement.

SOQ topics include : experience with NBIS / NTIS inspections, construction oversight, design / structural analysis, NBIS / NTIS inspector qualifications, related certifications, and flight access methods (UBIT, aerial lifts, UAS, rope climbing). Include any NBIS / NTIS inspector qualifications and relevant education or training details. See the duty statement for full requirements.

Required documents : STD 678 form, resume (optional), and SOQ. If education or licenses are used to meet minimum qualifications, provide copies or transcripts as appropriate. International transcripts require U.S. equivalency evaluation. See the duty statement for guidance on submission.

Working Conditions

Position located at 1801 30th Street, Sacramento. Telework may be available at the department's discretion. Occasional travel to worksites may be required. New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary or alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

Contact Information

Human Resources : Kevin Hoang, (279) 234-2245, kevin.r.hoang@dot.ca.gov

Hiring Unit : Nick Semander, (916) 947-5990, nick.semander@dot.ca.gov

EEO Information : Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov

Equal Opportunity

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. It is a drug-free workplace.

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