Supervising Bridge Engineer

Job Posting:

Chief of the SM&I Office of Structure Investigations North

Department of Transportation

JC-529515 -

JC-529515 - Chief of the SM&I Office of Structure Investigations North SUPERVISING BRIDGE ENGINEER

$13,892.00 - $15,782.00 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: 9/9/2026

Under the general direction of the State Bridge Maintenance Engineer and Deputy Division Chief of Maintenance for Structure Maintenance and Investigations (SM&I), a Principal Bridge Engineer, the incumbent supervises, oversees, directs and performs quality control of the work of the inspection seniors, inspection team leaders and inspectors in the SM&I Office of Structure Investigations North. The primary responsibilities of the office are: safety inspections, structural condition assessments, National Bridge Inventory (NBI) data, load postings, critical findings, emergency response and work recommendations for preservation, repairs, rehabilitations, retrofits and replacements of in-service bridges on the state and local agency highways within the boundaries of Caltrans Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 per 23 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 650 Subpart C National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and its associated references, the National Bridge Inspection Program (NBIP) Metrics, and the applicable Caltrans policies, procedures and manuals.

The incumbent also assists and acts for the State Bridge Maintenance Engineer with any delegated duties, as needed.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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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. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs.

Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

• SUPERVISING BRIDGE ENGINEER

Hybrid

Permanent, Full Time

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

Caltrans Director’s EEO Policy and EEO Policy Statement:

Email will be the primary form of communication for this position. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Pursuant to California Code of Regulations § 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.

This process provides for examination and job-selection specific to each position and consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the classification.

Please read the entire job posting before applying for this position.

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. and
• Either I:
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of structure engineering experience as a Senior Bridge Engineer in the California state service.
• Or II:
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of experience equivalent in level of responsibility to a Senior Transportation Engineer in the California state service AND at least two years of structure engineering experience as a Transportation Engineer (Civil), Range D, or higher in the California state service.
• Or III:
  
  Experience:
  
  Broad and extensive (five or more years) engineering experience in the design, construction, and maintenance inspection of bridges, major transportation-related structures, or transportation-related…