Bridge Management Section Transportation Engineer
Bridge Management Section Transportation Engineer
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$ 5403 - 7243
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Job ID
Location Bismarck ND
Salary Range From $5403 to $7243
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Load Rater/Bridge Management
Bridge Division Bismarck ND
Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!
Are you ready to make a real impact The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe efficient and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism respect integrity dedication and excellence in everything we do. If youre seeking a rewarding career with purpose we encourage you to apply today!
NDDOT Hiring Salary:
Transportation Engineer III: $7243 / month
Transportation Engineer II: $5999 / month*
Transportation Engineer I: $5403 / month*
Join our team as a Transportation Engineer specializing in Bridge Load Rating to help manage and maintain North Dakotas critical bridge assets. In this role you will utilize Load Rating software to evaluate the load carrying capacity of both new and existing structures to ensure public safety. This position will also ensure the NDDOT is in compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Program collaborating with engineers inspectors and stakeholders you will contribute to innovative solutions that enhance the safety efficiency and longevity of the states transportation infrastructure.
Primary Duties Include:
Bridge Load Rating
- Perform load ratings on new and existing structures utilizing AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR) software in accordance with the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation (MBE) and NDDOT Load Rating Manual.
- Ensure all load ratings meet federal compliance according to the 23 Metrics for the Oversight of the National Bridge Inspection Program.
- Analyze bridges for oversize/ overweight loads. Maintain load rating data files to support the Automated Routing System.
- Review and assess requests for 129K lb. load implementation.
Metric Compliance
- Ensure compliance with the 23 Metrics for the Oversight of the National Bridge Inspection Program.
- Provide data and prepare required reports for FHWA including quarterly metric compliance reports annual data submittal annual bridge replacement cost Improvement Plan updates and Plan of Corrective Action updates.
- Verify that inspection type and frequency are consistent with the requirements of the 23 CFR 650.
- Participate in quality assurance reviews related to inspection and inventory data.
National Bridge Inspection standards (NBIS) Compliance
- Maintain the bridge inventory database in accordance with the Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI)
- Add new structures to the inventory database. Ensure all required documents are submitted including plans shop drawings load rating model and hydraulic report.
- Remove and archive obsolete structures from the inventory as needed.
- Use filtering and database management techniques to ensure data quality and consistency.
Bridge Preservation
- Develop update and maintain bridge preservation guidelines and standards
- Research emerging preservation technologies and methods.
- Coordinate with Maintenance Division and Districts to promote best practices for routine bridge maintenance and assist in maintaining the bridge maintenance form
Research and coordinate Nondestructive Testing (NDT) activities to assist with inspection and planning bridge projects
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in civil engineering construction or construction management and
- Four years of professional-level engineering work experience and
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and
- Requires a class D drivers license for travel to bridge onsite.
Transportation Engineer II:
- Bachelors degree in civil engineering construction or construction management and
- Two years of professional-level engineering work experience and
- Must have passed or have the ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors within six months of employment.
- Requires a class D drivers license for travel to bridges onsite.
Transportation Engineer I:
- Bachelors degree in civil engineering construction or construction management and
- Requires a class D drivers license for travel to bridges onsite.
* Structural and transportation are a subgroup to civil engineering
Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and reference check.
Application Procedures
Submit an application at by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials including resume cover letter and transcript must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*
*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials including resumes and attachments are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.
Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact or 701.328.3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process contact Lynn Spomer Strategic Talent Acquisition Manager at or . Learn more about NDDOT at users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-.
NDDOT does not provide sponsorships. NDDOT is not enrolled in E-verify.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) genetics religion age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C..
Employment Type
Full-Time
