MECHANICAL ENGINEER

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month Final Filing Date: 6/26/2026 Position located at: 1801 30th St, Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA Under the direction of the branch chief and a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Supervisor), the incumbent performs a wide variety of mechanical engineering design, specification preparation, estimating, and inspection work involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of Department facilities and systems. Facilities include storm water drainage pumping plants, sewage lift stations, vehicular tunnels, movable bridges, safety roadside rest areas, highway maintenance stations, equipment repair shops, toll plazas, truck weigh and inspection facilities, office buildings, warehouse buildings, vehicle/equipment storage buildings, and fueling facilities (gas, diesel, CNG) at maintenance stations. Minimum Requirements Mechanical Engineer Special Requirements The position requires a valid California Driver's License (CDL). Include CDL number, class, expiration date, and endorsements/restrictions. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) The SOQ must be typed, no more than 1 page, single‑spaced, using 12‑point font. It must include your name, date, position title, Mechanical Engineering degree info, Mechanical PE licensing info, and EIT or FE certificate info. Resumes do not replace the SOQ. Demonstrate your ability to prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for mechanical systems. Provide a specific example. Demonstrate your ability to design, provide construction support, inspections, and troubleshoot mechanical systems related to office buildings, mechanical facilities, scale facilities, lab buildings, storage buildings, warehouse buildings, pump plants, movable bridges, tunnels, vehicle fueling facilities, compressed air systems, natural gas systems, hydronic systems, and other transportation facilities and systems. Provide a specific example. Knowledge of applicable codes, guides, standards, safety orders, and regulatory agencies associated with the design, construction, and inspection of mechanical systems at transportation facilities. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work well and collaborate with others. Provide a specific example. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’ evolving telework policy. Telework may be required on some days, but in‑person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquarters as needed. All commute expenses to the headquarters location will be the candidate’s responsibility. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked on or before the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on mobile bar codes are not valid for determining timely filing. Required Application Package Documents State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic equivalent via CalCareers). Include all experience and education relating to Minimum Qualifications. Resume is optional. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Refer to the EEO contact listed in this posting. Desirable Qualifications Eligibility may be determined by score on Mechanical Engineer exam. Applicants new to state civil services employment must be on state examination list. Benefit information is available on CalHR and CalPERS websites. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. The State intends to achieve a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California