State Local Bridge Engineer (BE6)

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 111504 - 149904

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the addition to maintaining over 18000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan holds a record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled professional Bridge Engineer 6 in Olympia WA.In this critical role you will serve as the State Local Bridge Engineer providing leadership and oversight for Washington States local bridge program.You will oversee the qualifications certification and performance of approximately 250 local agency and consultant bridge personnel ensuring strict compliance with federal regulations while promoting safety innovation and excellence in bridge management. This role is ideal for a highly skilled engineer who thrives on technical leadership collaboration and making a statewide impact on infrastructure safety.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the State Local Bridge Engineer will:

Manage a program of quality assurance project inspections for all local agency owned bridges eligible for replacement rehabilitation or preventative maintenance funding through the federal highway program.
Inspect existing bridges with regard to their condition capacities and necessary repairs.
Serve as a technical advisor responsible for correct coding and for the initial scope of work used to determine project cost estimates used by Local Programs Management for programming the local share of federal funds set aside for the Local Agency Bridge Program.
Presents all the projects to the Bridge Advisory Committee (BAC) for recommendation for funding.
Provide oversight and technical assistance to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations in bridge support for all local agencies statewide.
Supervise and review in-service bridge inspection work performed by Washington State Local Agency Bridge Inspectors and consultants in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
Disseminate the lists to bridge owners to assist in their scheduling coordination of resources and verification of the adequate completion of routine fracture critical underwater and complex structure inspections.
Review and approve all local agency bridge inspections or delegate the review duties to qualified local agency Bridge Program Managers.
Supervise the collection and approval of statewide local agency bridge inventory data for inclusion in the NBIS mandated Washington State Bridge Inventory System (WSBIS) and serves as the statewide specialist for local agency bridge inventory information.
Serve as the State Local Bridge Engineer providing leadership and oversight for Washington States local bridge program

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:

Professional Engineering Expertise: Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Washington State demonstrating the technical knowledge judgment and accountability required to practice at an advanced engineering level.
Advanced Bridge Engineering Competency: Proven ability to apply advanced engineering principles methods and techniques to bridge design evaluation and problem-solving typically developed through progressive experience at a senior engineering level.
Bridge Inspection Certification: Certified as a Bridge Inspector in Washington State demonstrating proficiency in conducting inspections evaluating structural conditions and ensuring compliance with federal and state standards.
Respectful Workplace:Demonstrated ability to contribute to a work environment that fosters respect inclusion and equal opportunity for all.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

Registered as a Professional Engineer in the branch of Structural Engineering in the State of Washington

Important Notes

This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
To review the full Position Description please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Must be able to travel to various facilities (indoor and outdoor) with training supplies and materials throughout Washington State.
Must be able to travel to various bridge locations with inspection equipment throughout Washington State.
In addition to base salary employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type duties or location of the position. For union-represented positions more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicableCollective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28of the Washington Administrative Code.
WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.

Why WSDOT

Work-Life Balance We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays full-time employees mayearn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
Tuition Assistance Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses including tuition reimbursement programs government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
PlanFor Your Future WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs and much more. Go toState Benefitsfor more information.

Check out this video to learn more:Why WSDOT

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your online application:

An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

Please click the APPLY button to proceed.Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons regardless of race ethnicity age veteran status sexual orientation and/ or gender identity are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.

Contact Us

For inquiries aboutthis posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter Amanda Strebeck at. Please be sure to reference State Local Bridge Engineer #01223 in the subject line.

DescriptionAbout WSDOTWashington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan design build and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and g...