Transportation Engineer; Civil

Job Posting:
Structure Representative / Assistant Structure Representative

Department: Department of Transportation

Job Code: JC-502739

Salary: $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month

• Grade A: $6,488.00 - $7,735.00
• Grade B: $7,428.00 - $9,296.00
• Grade C: $8,896.00 - $11,131.00
• Grade D: $9,712.00 - $12,152.00

Location: Los Angeles County

Position Type: Permanent, Full Time

Schedule: In Office (Telework not available)

Final Filing Date: 01/22/2026

• Perform a wide variety of professional engineering work in office or field settings on highway construction projects involving bridges, buildings, walls, barriers, drainage structures, sign structures, and appurtenances.
• Work as a field engineer to ensure contractors build structures in compliance with contract documents such as Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, contract plans, and Special Provisions.
• Assist with Structure Representation on projects where the work is predominately structural (e.g., bridges, tall walls) and apply the Streets & Highways Code Section 137.6 as appropriate.
• Act as Assistant Structure Representative or Assistant Resident Engineer / Resident Engineer on construction projects as assigned.
• Participate in the mandatory Professional Development Rotation Program, which may require relocation up to 50 miles from the permanent unit and loan assignments to other project delivery functions.

• Eligibility determined by score on the Transportation Engineer (Civil) exam or by possession of a valid Professional Engineer license (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for Range
  
  D.
• Must be on the state examination list; candidates lacking current eligibility must be on that list or be applying for eligibility.
• Must satisfy Minimum Qualifications as set forth in the Classification Specification (Pattern II).
• Required to demonstrate education, experience, or license evidence during the application review.

• Appointment to Range D requires a valid Professional Engineering license (Civil) issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. One page or less using 12‑point font, addressing: why you want to work for Structure Construction; examples of initiative and teamwork.
• Submit unofficial transcripts or degree equivalency reports for foreign credentials as specified.

• Complete the Standard Employment Application (STD 678) and include the Job Control number (JC-502739).
• Include all required documents: application package checklist, duty statement, and SOQ.
• Submit electronically through Cal Career or by mail to the Department of Transportation address. Hard copy applications must accompany a copy of the STD 678.
• Applications must be received or postmarked by the final filing date.
• Missing required items may result in the application not being considered.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. EEO policy details:

• Human Resources Contact: Max Posada – (916) 202‑8669 –
• Hiring Unit Contact: Jillian Marlow – (562) 665‑2414 –
• EEO Office: Caltrans EEO Office – (844) 368‑3367 –