SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER

Overview Department of Transportation JC-524665 - Chief, Structural Materials Testing Branch;

SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER

Salary: $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per month. New state candidates may be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 7/29/2026 Application Methods: Electronic (CalCareer Account) or By Mail/Drop-off. Under the general direction of the Chief of the Office of Central Laboratories, the Structural Materials Testing Branch Chief is responsible for the operations of the Structural Materials Testing Laboratories and Machine Shop. The branch provides quality assurance testing for structural materials products used in statewide projects, machine shop services for test samples, equipment and instrumentation, and technical expertise and consultation on various structural material products. Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Bridge Engineer exam. Those without current eligibility must be on the state examination list to be eligible. To apply for the exam, search by the classification title in CalCareers. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Location: 5900 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If eligibility is based on education, unofficial transcripts/diplomas must be provided. Unofficial, original, or official transcripts may be required upon appointment. For foreign transcripts/degrees, provide a U.S. equivalency evaluation indicating units and degree equivalency. Acceptable evaluation agencies include: or Please redact birthdates and Social Security numbers. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER Classification: SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER; $11,437.00 - $14,315.00. New state candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Number of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The department may offer telework at its discretion. In-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. The selected candidate will be expected to report to the headquarters as needed. Business travel may be required; travel reimbursements depend on policy and location. All commute expenses are the responsibility of the selected candidate. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is diverse and contributes to organizational success. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview/appointment. See above for transcript requirements and evaluation agencies. Please redact birthdates and Social Security numbers. Special Requirements A PE license is required. You must provide a copy of your license prior to hire. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) SOQ is required. It must be typed, no more than two pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font. Resumes do not replace the SOQ. Describe your experience leading a laboratory, engineering, quality assurance, manufacturing, inspection, or technical organization. Describe a quality management, accreditation, or compliance challenge that required technical and managerial leadership. Describe a situation where you influenced specifications, policy, procedures, or organizational practices through collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Dates on mobile bar codes are not postmark dates for timely filing. Final Filing Date: 7/29/2026 Who May Apply Open to individuals in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, reinstatement, LEAP/list eligibility, SROA/Surplus eligibility, or Training and Development eligibility. SROA/Surplus candidates are given priority; others may be considered if no SROA/Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened; only the most qualified will advance. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the Classification Specifications. How To Apply Submit Application Packages electronically via CalCareers, or by hard copy if not applying electronically. If mailing, use the provided address; if dropping off, use the drop-off address. See original text for addresses and hours. Required Application Package Documents: Current State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) or electronic application; resume is optional but may be included; Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with specified formatting and instructions. See details in the original posting for SOQ questions and formatting. Desirable Qualifications Beyond minimum qualifications, consideration will be given to: Knowledge of engineering principles in materials quality assurance; ability to work in a team-based testing and QA environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work in groups. Ability to plan, direct, review, and improve the work of others; assess situations and determine effective actions. May serve as a department representative on legal or legislative matters. Benefit information available on CalHR and CalPERS websites. Contact Information and Accessibility The Human Resources Contact and Hiring Unit Contact are available to answer questions about the application process and the position. Reasonable accommodations requests should be made when scheduling the interview. Questions regarding accommodations or equal employment opportunity may be directed to the Department’s EEO Office. California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY) or View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice). Electronic applications through CalCareers are highly recommended. Candidates must include copies of degrees/transcripts, licenses, or certificates with their application where applicable. Note: Do not submit the Equal Employment Opportunity questionnaire with the STD 678. This page is for examination use only. Do not include confidential information in your application materials. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The state maintains a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California