Floating Bridge & Special Structures Specialist (BE7)

Bridge Engineer 7

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 state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT Bridge & Structures Office is seeking to fill a Bridge Engineer 7 vacancy located in Tumwater, WA. Serving as the statewide technical expert on floating bridges, the Floating Bridge and Special Structures Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing statewide design policy and managing floating bridge, movable bridge, and special structure design activities performed by the design staff and consultants. In this role, you will also be responsible for facilitating solutions for construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and repair issues involving floating bridges, moveable bridges, and other special structures. This professional engineer will serve as a Senior Structural Designer / Project Coordinator on major projects and will be assigned highly specialized design assignments. Our top candidate will contribute to WSDOT's mission of providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation by supervising designs and by providing technical expertise to support construction and preservation of highway structures contained in the WSDOT highway system.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Floating Bridge & Special Structures Specialist will :

• Perform as a Senior Structural Designer or Bridge Design Coordinator on major projects.
• Provide complex structural design work for major projects; perform Load Ratings on complex structures; review / check structural design work and track overall Project progress for conformance to schedules.
• Coordinate with Region engineering staff for successful project completion; coordinate with Construction Offices and / or Maintenance Staff to determine best methods for repairs to be made in the field.
• Review AASHTO Specifications and provide expert interpretation.
• Assist in prioritizing and conveying operational needs for budget and programming purposes.
• Act as Bridge Technical Advisor (BTA) in the support of region construction projects.
• Review plans related to the designated specialty to ensure quality control and consistency of plan details.
• Initiate, prepare reviews, and coordinate needed updates and revisions to the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual and Standard Specifications.
• Manage, develop and publish the Washington State Floating Bridge Design Manual.
• Develop and implement statewide bridge design policy for floating bridges, movable bridges and special structures of major size and complexity.
• Report to the Tumwater office at least two (2) days per week.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required :

Leadership and Management

Compliance and Rules

Communication Skills

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

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have :

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 :

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 via email.

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Robyn.Lovely@. Please be sure to reference 25DOT-HQ-04788 in the subject line.