Senior Engineer

Job Description and Duties Under the general supervision of the Marine Environmental Protection Division (MEPD) Supervising Mineral Resources Engineer, the Senior Engineer performs difficult engineering work regarding Marine Oil Terminals (MOTs) and other facilities located on or adjacent to State lands or waters, with a primary focus on enforcement of the MOT Engineering and Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS) or California Building Code, Chapter 31F. The incumbent will use advanced technical expertise and evolved judgment to resolve complex engineering problems; take a lead role in correspondence and communications for engineering matters; broadly implement MEPD regulations; provide extensive engineering guidance to the regulated community; perform their own engineering work and check that other engineering work is performed using sound engineering principles and practices; demonstrate an understanding of organizational goals and priorities; fully comply with administrative policies, regulations, and procedures when performing job operations. This position is required to have a valid CA driver’s license and operate a vehicle on official State business. Note: Posted salaries do not reflect the 2 - 4.62% pay reduction in exchange for 3.5 – 8 hours of leave per month arising from the Personal Leave Program 2025. Information related to salary reductions is available in Section 2113 of the CalHR Human Resources Manual. Cutoff dates for this job bulletin will be the 1st and 15th of each month.

Recruitment Survey:

If you would like to share how you learned about this job opportunity, please take a moment to complete our brief Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions

• Sit, bend, stoop, or stand while working.
• Daily use of standard office equipment.
• Temperature controlled office with artificial light.
• Transport items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Appropriate business attire required.
• Occassional overnight travel.
• Occasional mandatory overtime.
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Operate a state provided or approved vehicle, on-road or off-road, to travel to sites on official state business; must have a valid CA driver’s license.
• Ability to travel by airplane to inspect and evaluate marine terminals and other facilities located on or adjacent to State lands or waters or to participate in other activities.
• Proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment for field activities. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
• SENIOR ENGINEER, PETROLEUM STRUCTURES (SPECIALIST)
• ASSOCIATE ENGINEER, PETROLEUM STRUCTURES Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Department Information The California State Lands Commission provides the people of California with effective stewardship of the lands, waterways, and resources entrusted to its care through preservation, restoration, enhancement, responsible economic development, and the promotion of public access. We value diversity at all levels and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where our employees from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences are able to leverage their strengths and unique insights to further the Commission’s mission and thrive. Twitter:https://twitter.com/CAStateLands Instagram: www.instagram.com/castatelands

Department Website:

https://www.slc.ca.gov/ Special Requirements Electronic applications are preferred for this Job Control. Paper application packages must contain the Job Control number and classification title on the first page of the application to be considered.

NOTE:

• Applicants must not include any hyperlinks or confidential information such as SSN, DOB, sex, marital status, age, DL number (unless required), LEAP status, disability information, Equal Opportunity Employer information, exam results, salary, I-9 information, and criminal history in their application package. Confidential information provided in the application package will be redacted.
• When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
• Only required or requested documents will be reviewed and considered by the hiring unit.
• Applicants must provide employment history on their STD. 678 application form. Attaching a resume or cover letter does not take place of the employment history sections on the STD. 678. Incomplete STD. 678 application forms may not be considered.
• Generative Artificial Intelligence shall not be used when completing any component of your application package.
• Do not submit a second application by paper when applying electronically.
• SROA/Surplus or Reinstatement applicants MUST check the applicable box as their basis of eligibility when submitting their application package electronically. Additionally, SROA/Surplus applicants must provide their layoff letter and title it as “SROA Letter” or “Surplus Letter” when applying electronically.

General Qualifications:

Ability to adhere to the general qualifications outlined in California Code of Regulations 2 CCR 172.

COI Language:

This position is subject to the Department’s Conflict of Interest Code. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to execute assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to interact in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Registered Professional Engineer with advanced engineering credentials.
• Possess advanced and multidisciplinary engineering skills and experience related to civil/structural, seismic, geotechnical, marine, electrical, mechanical, pipeline, fire protection, mooring, berthing, passing vessel, audits, inspections, process safety, risk and hazard assessment, and facility engineering in the petroleum and marine industries, including MOTs and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals.
• Ability to complete technical investigations and make sound engineering decisions including recommendations requiring upgrades/rehabilitation of MOTs and marine facilities.
• Ability to present a rational case on whether a facility is fit-for-purpose and should remain operational.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to complete all projects on time, within budget, and within the required technical scope.
• Ability to coordinate, provide oversight to, and lead highly specialized engineers to enforce the MOTEMS and other technical standards.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. Position Location

Hercules:

Marine Environmental Protection Division 750 Alfred Nobel Drive, Suite 201 Hercules, CA 94547 Exam Information To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the applicable exam on CalCareers and be reachable on an employment list or have transfer or reinstatement eligibility prior to hire. For information on State jobs, please visit CalHR's website. If the classification is not listed on this link, an exam is not being administered at this time.

TAU Exam Information:

Temporary Appointments may be considered if conditions warrant. Temporary Appointments may be made to anyone regardless of eligibility. Temporary Appointments may not exceed 9 months and will require eligibility to be obtained through an examination process in order to transition to a permanent appointment. If a candidate is hired as a TAU, an exam will be administered within 9 months.