Caltrans · 12 hours ago
SENIOR BRIDGE ENGINEER
Sacramento County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$11,437/mo - $14,315/moCaltrans is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to improving lives and communities through transportation. They are seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer (Specialist) to develop and implement seismic strategies and provide technical oversight for bridge projects.
GovernmentOffice AdministrationPublic SafetyPublic Transportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement Caltrans seismic strategies, policies, and guidance materials
Provide technical oversight on seismic criteria and seismic design for important or unusual bridge projects
Develop research problem statements and manage and monitor the progress of Caltrans research projects
Support the OEEAR staff working to identify and prioritize bridges for seismic risk
Qualification
Required
This position(s) requires(s) a valid Professional License issued by the California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers for appointment
Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQ must be typed and no more than 2- pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font
Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative and productive member of technical engineering teams in the delivery of bridge or related structure design, research, construction, or maintenance and operation projects
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with refined analyses of bridge structures and the structural design methods, details, standards, procedures and policies, and specifications utilized by Caltrans
Demonstrated ability to articulate bridge seismic performance principles, and experience with Caltrans seismic design policy and guidance, screening bridges for seismic vulnerabilities, and developing retrofit strategies for existing bridges
Demonstrated ability with development, implementation, or project application of specialized seismic engineering practices such as seismic response modification devices, seismic risks, foundations, complex and unusual structures, or advanced analyses
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent
Preferred
Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required
Company
Caltrans
From scenic backroads to the busiest freeways, Caltrans keeps California moving.
Founded in 1973
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$102.39MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-01Grant· $102.39M
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