Bridge Project Support Engineer (BE6)

Tumwater, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 111504 - 149904

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans designs builds and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the addition to maintaining over 20000 lane miles of state highway and 4100 bridges WSDOT manages the worlds longest floating bridge leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan holds the record for the worlds widest tunneling project and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking an engineering professional to serve as a Bridge Project Support this role you will provide senior-level leadership and technical oversight for the development of preliminary design structural specifications cost estimates and PS&E deliverables to support the successful delivery of WSDOT transportation structures projects. The Bridge Project Support Engineer will oversee quality control of bridge and structures deliverables provide project scoping and pre-design support and contribute expert recommendations during value engineering cost-risk assessment and constructability reviews. Our top candidate will demonstrate expertise in bridge and structural design principles project scoping and risk assessment constructability and PS&E development and strong leadership skills.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role the Bridge Project Support Engineer will:

Oversee the preliminary design and detailing process and the development process of structural specifications construction cost estimates and working day estimates.
Provide training for others as needed to prepare preliminary plans preliminary design reports structural specifications construction cost estimates and working day estimates.
Be responsible for the quality control process of all deliverables sent outside the Bridge and Structures Office.
Respond to project support requests and participate in project kickoff meetings.
Evaluate Bridge Design support and resource needs for a variety of projects.
Prepare Scope of Work Agreement documents; prepare or review specifications cost estimates and working day schedules for all types of transportation structures.
Review all available data including final design plans geotechnical report job file electrical and mechanical rehabilitation inspection reports special provision checklist and quantity calculations.
Assemble pertinent standardized specifications into a bridge specification Word file.
Research and write Project specific specifications.
Develop cost estimates by determining unit prices for bid items and review the cost estimates for electrical and mechanical rehabilitation work and develop construction working days schedules.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity the following are required:

Structural Analysis and Design:Demonstrated ability to independently perform structural analysis and design for a variety of transportation structures applying sound engineering judgment.
Preliminary Structural Design and Structure Selection:Demonstrated ability to prepare preliminary designs for transportation structures including geometric design calculations.
Cost Estimating and Technical Documentation:Demonstrated ability to develop accurate quantity calculations construction cost estimates working day estimates and project-specific special provisions.
Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
Service-Oriented:Takes action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to the above competencies the following are also required:

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or licensed as a PE in another state with the ability to obtain licensure in Washington State within six (6) months of hire.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

Structural Analysis Software Proficiency:Experience effectively using structural analysis software including PGSuper and CSIBridge to analyze and model transportation structures and support sound design decisions.
Construction and Inspection Experience:Experience in transportation structure construction and/or inspection practices.
WSDOT Standards and Specifications Expertise:Demonstrated experience with the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual Standard Specifications and Special Provisions.
AASHTO Design Standards:Experience applying AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design to the analysis and design of transportation structures.
Technical Productivity Tools:Demonstrated experience and proficiency using Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel Outlook SharePoint and Teams to produce technical documents manage information and collaborate effectively.
Document Review and Markup Tools: Demonstrated experience with PDF manipulation and markup applications such as Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam to review edit and coordinate technical documents.

In addition to the above preferred competencies the following is also preferred:

Licensed as a Professional Structural Engineer in the state of Washington.

*To review the full Position Description please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.

Important Notes

This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options with supervisor approval. A minimum of two days in the office each week is required.
This position requires a Professional Engineers License issued by the State of Washington. License holders from other states will be expected to obtain a WA State PE license within six (6) months of hire.
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 applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of 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 please visit

Why WSDOT

Work-Life Balance We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle. As such there are a number of flexible schedule options available including telework options for eligible positions.
Paid Leave In addition to 12 paid holidays full-time employees earn 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 to State Benefits for 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. NOTE: This information may be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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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 listed Recruiter.

Contact Us

For inquiries aboutthis posting you may contact the assigned Recruiter at.Please be sure to reference25DOT-HQ-00287in the subject line.

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DescriptionAbout WSDOTThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans designs builds and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout ...