Caltrans District 3 · 19 hours ago
ENGINEER, WATER RESOURCES
Sacramento, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$6,488/mo - $12,152/moCalifornia's Department of Water Resources is seeking a Structural Design Engineer to practice structural engineering in its purest form. The role involves performing structural analysis and design, preparing plans and specifications for various water-related projects, and providing engineering support for projects under construction.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Under the direction of a Senior Engineer, the incumbent performs structural analysis and design, prepares plans and generates specifications for a variety of projects, including buildings, bridges, spillways, hydraulic structures, radial gates, intakes and miscellaneous water-related facilities, as well as prepares designs for modifications to existing facilities
Additional duties include performing engineering studies and analyses of existing and proposed facilities, site inspections, and engineering support for projects under construction
Qualification
Preferred
Knowledge and experience in the structural engineering field and especially in the duties mentioned above
Ability to take direction
Engaged and works as a contributing team member
Highly-motivated self-starter and works autonomously
Can direct the work of others, such as drafters, students, and consultants
Can communicate and write well
Detail and quality oriented
Can manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time
Organized
Track record of meeting deadlines and budget constraints
Dependable
Computer skills in spreadsheets, computer-aided drafting (CAD), engineering analysis programs, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office suite
Experience with CA and Federal design codes, manuals, and regulations
Experience or knowledge regarding the design of concrete, steel, masonry, or timber structures
Familiar with the design of structural design in high-seismic zones
Experience or knowledge regarding soil mechanics and soil/structure interaction
Knowledge or experience with public works construction contracts
Knowledge or experience writing and reviewing technical specifications
A Professional Engineer's license for the State of CA is preferred but not required
Benefits
Free virtual career consultation services including one-on-one DWR career consultations, application/resume review, tips for applying, and mock interviews, provided by DWR’s Recruitment and Workforce Planning section can now be scheduled via https://water.ca.gov/About/Careers.
Personal Leave Program 2025: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit.
Company
Caltrans District 3
Caltrans District 3 is a government administration company based out of 703 B ST, Marysville, California, United States.
Founded in 1895Marysville, California, US
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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