Architectural Designer

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$6,488.00 - $7,735.00 A
$7,428.00 - $9,296.00 B

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• Job Code: JC-502867
• Position #:
  
  -XXX
• Working Title:
  
  Architectural Designer
• Classification: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
• # of Positions:
  Multiple
• Work Location:
  
  Sacramento County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department:
  Division of Engineering Services, Structures and Engineering Services, Office of Transportation Architecture

Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
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The Division of Engineering Services, Structures and Engineering Services, Office of Transportation Architecture is recruiting for an Architectural Designer (AD) position located in Sacramento. Under supervision of the Senior Architect (Supervisor), the AD performs entry‑level design and drafting work on transportation‑related buildings and facilities. The AD assists registered architects and engineers in developing project scopes and estimates, preliminary architectural designs, draft specifications, contract documents, and other related duties.

As knowledge and skills are developed, incumbents perform work on design projects of average complexity.

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. SOQ must be typed, no more than 2 pages, single‑spaced, using 12‑point font.
• Explain your experience as it relates to the following questions:
• Describe your experience with Architectural Design Process for producing contract plans and specifications.
• Describe your experience with CADD technologies applicable for producing building contract documents.
• Describe your experience using graphic software for producing 3D modeling or renderings. Please describe what you have produced using this software.
• Describe your ability to communicate and collaborate effectively both verbally and in writing while working in both an office environment and teleworking.
• Describe your knowledge or willingness to learn other aspects of the California Highway system such as aesthetic design for bridges, tunnels, and retaining walls.
• Describe your knowledge or willingness to learn context‑sensitive design for both bridge and building design along the California Highway system or within state property.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/7/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility may apply. SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are…