Structure Representative​/Assistant Structure Representative

Job Posting:
Structure Representative / Assistant Structure Representative

Department of Transportation

JC-502432

$6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 1/18/2026

Structure Construction (SC) is recruiting for Transportation Engineers (Civil). Project site:
Merced, Stanislaus, Mariposa Counties. Under a Senior Bridge Engineer, the TE (Civil) does professional engineering work in field and office. Works on highway construction projects involving bridges, buildings, walls, barriers, drainage structures, sign structures and appurtenances. As field engineer ensures contractors build structures in compliance with contract documents. May act as Assistant Structure Representative or Assistant Resident Engineer/Resident Engineer on construction projects.

Mandatory TE (Civil) Professional Development Rotation Program applies to permanent full‑time TE (Civil) hired after January 1, 2017. Temporary relocation >50 miles may be required.

• Eligibility determined by Transportation Engineer (Civil) exam.
• Must be on state examination list or be newly eligible to state civil services.
• Must meet Minimum Qualifications listed in Classification Specification.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license; provide CDL info.
• For Range D, valid Professional Engineering License (Civil) required.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and resume required. Recent/university graduates must provide unofficial transcript. SOQ must be no more than 2 pages, single‑spaced, 12‑pt font, numbered, and address the items listed:

• Describe your civil engineering coursework and/or work experience focus.
• Describe proficiency with engineering technology applications.
• Provide examples of team work and resolving issues.
• Describe knowledge of Structures Construction and why you fit.

Location:

530 W 16th Street, Merced, Merced County. The rotation program is 24‑33 months with core assignments in Design and Construction units and elective assignment. Rotations may involve long‑term travel. Employee may be loaned to other functions for staffing needs.

Complete application package and required documents must be received or postmarked by Final Filing Date (1/18/2026). Submit electronically via Cal Career or by mail to:

• Mail:
  Department of Transportation, Attn:
  Caltrans DHR Contact Certification Services, MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816‑8036.
• Drop‑off:
  Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816 (open weekdays 08:00‑05:00).

Required documents:

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations must request them at interview scheduling. Contact EEO Office for accommodations or questions.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Human Resources Contact:
Kristina King
(916) 704‑9009

Hiring Unit Contact:
Raphael Booker
(916) 639‑5964

California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY), 1‑800‑735‑2922 (Voice). TTY is a device for the deaf, reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.