Job Description and Duties
Under the supervision of the Branch Chief, a Senior Bridge Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for performing routine and special field engineering investigations, for some of the 26,500 existing highway bridge structures on the State and Local highway networks statewide and reporting the results of those investigations in a comprehensive written engineering report. Incumbent will be required to develop inspection plans. During emergency situations, the incumbent may be required to work off-peak hours, seven days a week to respond to bridge damage and direct field crews in the repair and stabilization activities of damaged bridge structures. Desired qualifications for the incumbent include possession (or the intent to acquire) and maintenance of a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer in California.
Candidates are required to review the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) for this classification. If you meet MQs under Pattern II and require the TE Civil in-person written hurdle exam, DO NOT TAKE the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle. Candidates who take the TE Civil online exam prior to passing the written hurdle may negatively impact their hiring eligibility.
For clarification on the education requirement of the minimum qualifications, please reach out to the Human Resources Contact prior to taking the online Training and Experience Evaluation.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Transportation Engineer, Civil 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.
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Working Conditions
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.
Desirable Qualifications
Must possess a thorough knowledge of the principles and procedures relative to the design, construction, and maintenance of bridge structures to certify and approve inspection reports.
The ability to make neat and accurate engineering field notes and prepare concise engineering reports.
The ability to apply sound engineering judgment in field conditions and analyze factors affecting the safe load capacity of bridges.
The ability to collect physical and statistical data in field conditions and accurately maintain that data in comprehensive database.
The ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal direction or supervision.
The ability to travel and work throughout California on a routine basis. A CA Driver’s License is recommended.
The ability to safely use and operate a variety of bridge inspection tools and equipment.
