CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Civil Engineer III - Bridge Engineer
SALARY:
$82,702.22 - $106,968.42
DEPARTMENT:
Roads
Closing Date:
When Position is Filled
LOCATION: Engineering Division
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt/Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, is responsible for performing professional engineering tasks associated with multiple engineering functions. Inspects project sites to monitor progress, ensure conformance to design specification and safety standards. Provides technical advice to appropriate personnel regarding design, construction or program modifications or structural repairs. Manages and directs the construction, operations and maintenance activities of project site.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspects project sites to monitor progress, ensure conformance to design specification and safety standards.
Provides technical advice to appropriate personnel regarding design, construction or program modifications or structural repairs.
Manages and directs the construction, operations and maintenance activities of project site.
Supervises survey and inspection crews to ensure proper quality assurance, quality control of materials and methods in compliance with drawings and specifications.
Participates in meetings with other governmental agencies, utility representatives, local offices and interested residents to work out details of schedule, inspections, utility conflicts and other potential problems.
Assigns and supervises the work of subordinates to ensure proper quality assurance, quality control of materials and methods in compliance with drawings and specifications.
Prepares and maintains periodic pay estimates and required documentation for work performed.
Maintains liaison with other Department of Roads divisions regarding interpretation, implementation and possible changes to a project.
Provides problem solving and report preparation to various Department of Roads stakeholders.
Performs related duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BRIDGE ENGINEER:
BRIDGE MANAGEMENT
Conducts Bridge Safety Inspections with duties including but not limited to:
Biennial and inventory bridge inspections
As-needed condition bridge inspections
Load rating analyses to determine vehicular capacity of in-service bridges
Inspection and load rating reports within the MiBridgE database
Strong knowledge of:
State website, forms, and procedures for Inspection
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)Ware Bridge Rating (BrR) Software
MiBridgE
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of experience performing various engineering duties, not limited to: construction plan interpretation, inspection report accuracy, inventory control of tested stock and supplies, maintaining record-keeping system, and computation of engineering data
Supervisory or project management experience
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or a directly related field from an accredited college or university
Seven (7) or