Bridge Management Engineer
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State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
TheMontana Department of Transportation (MDT)is recruiting for aBridge Management Engineer.This position serves as the Bridge Management Engineer and Section Supervisor and is responsible for administering all aspects of the Bridge Inspection and Operations programs for over 5000 bridges and other transportation structures inservice statewide. This includes bridge and tunnel safety and condition inspection load rating load posting documentation of critical findings local agency notifications bridge scour evaluation overweight vehicle permitting and bridge maintenance. This position is responsible for ensuring program compliance with FHWAs National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) maintaining structure inventory records and submitting bridge condition data to FHWA annually. This position is responsible for ensuring public safety; maintaining program compliance with State and Federal laws policies and guidelines; developing and maintaining Department standards guidelines and policies for bridge inspection and operations; developing program budgets and monitoring program expenditures; supervising staff work and quality; and promoting efficient and costeffective use of Department resources and funds. This work directly affects public safety and commerce and an advanced level of professional engineering experience and judgement is needed to meet program requirements. This position reports to the Bridge Engineer.
For a full job description please contact Angela Muroloat
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers lowcost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- Eligibility forPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.
For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: Education and Experience:
- A bachelors degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited Engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis steel design and reinforced concrete design.
- Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design will be evaluated on a casebycase basis.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana. Incumbents with PE registration in another State that are eligible for PE registration in Montana through Comity will be considered.
- At least 8 years bridge related load rating NBIS bridge inspection bridge engineering analysis or bridge design. Bridge construction experience may also be considered on a casebycase basis.
- At least 4 years of supervision experience. Team leads experience may also be considered on a casebycase basis.
- Proof of successful completion (minimum 70 passing score) of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive NBIS bridge inspection training course and certification as an NBIS Team Leader or successful course completion and certification within 6 months of hire.
- Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Thorough and extensive knowledge of the theory principles methods and techniques of Civil Engineering and the associated mathematics and physical sciences especially the methods and practices of bridge structural analysis.
- Familiar with industry standards and specifications bridge design and load rating standards bridge and tunnel inspection standards bridge and road construction methods and policies industry guidelines and practices.
- Knowledge of the practices and regulations of personnel management and supervision; administrative and management concepts and practices.
- Skill in effective team building techniques; effective written and verbal communications; organizing directing and supervising professional and paraprofessional personnel; dealing tactfully with the public and with governmental officials; skill in project management planning and organizing.
- Skills at performing engineering analyses and applying engineering concepts techniques and procedures to a variety of situations and circumstances. This position must be skilled at evaluating structural problems by examining evidence discussions with peers and inspection personnel reviewing calculations and contract documents to determine proper course of action; and skill in drawing conclusions and making recommendations based on ambiguous or conflicting information.
- Skill in applying engineering judgment when interpreting design guidelines and standards; preparing calculations reports and other documentation necessary to complete inspection repair maintenance and design projects.
- Ability to communicates effectively in a high stress and multitask environment.
Ability to recognize and initiate activities that need to be done to accomplish an objective; motivates associates and peers; creates a positive work climate; energizes subordinates by coaching and mentoring. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees Districts other agencies and the public. Develops ongoing internal and external relationships that are important for the continuation of current services and practices; obtains organizational shortterm and longterm goals by negotiating with others; develops customer success and growth.
- Skill in identifying root causes of problems and thinks of alternative solutions; challenges the status quo by experimenting with new ideas.
Required Application Materials:
- A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR representative listed below.
Other Information
The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women racial and ethnic minorities people with disabilities and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division at 406.444.6054.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes and to achieving an injuryfree workplace.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in EVerify and is unable to hire F1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
Employment Type
Full Time
