SENIOR ENGINEER, PETROLEUM STRUCTURES (SPECIALIST)

State of California
State of California

Full-time

Los Angeles County, CA, USA

USD 13,936-17,444 / month

Posted on Nov 5, 2026

Job Posting: Senior Engineer

State Lands Commission

JC-537464
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Senior Engineer
SENIOR ENGINEER, PETROLEUM STRUCTURES (SPECIALIST)

$13,936.00 - $17,444.00 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: Until Filled

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.

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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.
  • Occasional overnight travel.
  • Occasional mandatory overtime.
  • This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the State Lands Commission policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework.
  • Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.
  • The successful candidate may initially be required to be in the office at a greater frequency than the mandatory 2 days per week for onboarding and training purposes

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-537464
Position #(s):
340-580-7929-004
Working Title:
Senior Engineer
Classification:
SENIOR ENGINEER, PETROLEUM STRUCTURES (SPECIALIST)
$13,936.00 - $17,444.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
ASSOCIATE ENGINEER, PETROLEUM STRUCTURES
$12,094.00 - $15,130.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
MEPD Long Beach
Work Week:
Monday-Friday

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.
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.

School Transcripts:
Application packages must include a copy of official transcripts for the universities/colleges attended where the applicable degree was received. Failure to provide official transcripts may result in removal from the exam list. Applicants providing copies of international official transcripts may need to provide an evaluation/translation from an educational credentials evaluation service (Foreign Transcript Evaluation [CL-635]) to ensure that all the required coursework can be verified by the hiring agency.

Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. 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.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Lands Commission
ASD Sacramento
Attn: Human Resources
100 Howe Ave, Suite 100 - South
Sacramento, CA 95825

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Lands Commission
MEPD Long Beach
State Lands Commission
301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 350
Long Beach, CA 90802
Deliver application packages to the Receptionist Monday – Friday (excluding holidays) between
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications - Applicant MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application package. A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion of the knowledge, skills, and abilities an applicant possesses in relation to the desirable qualifications of the advertisement. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. The completed SOQ should be no longer than one (1) page in length, single- spaced, and 12-point font. Application packages received without the SOQ may not be considered. Resumes and cover letters do not take the place of the SOQ.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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
  • Abilitiy to understand and follow directions
  • Ability to interact in a courteous and professional manner
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Registerd 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.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.slc.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Austin Johnson
(916) 573-4728
austin.johnson@slc.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Allison Lyman
(916) 574-2494
eeo@slc.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Position Location

Long Beach:
Marine Environmental Protection Division
301 E. Ocean Blvd, Suite 350
Long Beach, CA 90802

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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 work place. 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.

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