Assistant Bridge Management Engineer

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is seeking a Technical Engineer to become a statewide authority in bridge analysis, load ratings, inspection methodologies, and management strategies. You will work with the Bridge Management Engineer to set standards and priorities across the state.

At the Technical Engineer 1 level you will join the team in establishing best practices and addressing challenges in inspection and load rating.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Bridge Management Engineer to ensure compliance with federal bridge inspection requirements.
• Develop statewide authority in bridge analysis, load ratings, inspection methodologies, and asset management.
• Assist in setting standards, establishing priorities, and resolving challenges in load rating and inspection practices.
• Progress to lead expert level in bridge analysis and management protocols across the state.

Job description

What you will be doing:

As a member of our Bridge Section team, you’ll collaborate closely with our Bridge Management Engineer to ensure compliance with federal requirements for bridge inspection, load ratings, commercial vehicle permits, and asset management. As a Technical Engineer, you will become a statewide authority in bridge analysis, load ratings, inspection methodologies, and management strategies. At the Technical Engineer 1 level, you’ll work alongside our Bridge Management Engineer to set standards, establish priorities, and resolve challenges in load rating and inspection practices. Progressing to the Technical Engineer 2 level, you will be the foremost expert in bridge analysis, load ratings, inspection techniques, and management protocols across the state.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Bridge Section’s focus is on bridge safety and providing exceptional bridge engineering services for the three DOT&PF regions. The Bridge Section prides themselves on being hands‑on professionals who are nationally recognized as experts in their field. The office has 25 staff members – small enough to be personal, but large enough to have a broad knowledge base in all sub-disciplines of bridge engineering.

The benefits of joining our team:

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska’s infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska’s geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state’s growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information:https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

The working environment you can expect:

Depending on the selected applicant’s location, this position can be filled inJuneau, Anchorage, or Fairbanks. We offer flexible work schedules and opportunities for teleworking for all of our positions. Travel opportunities throughout the State are available.In Juneau, this position is located in the Alaska DOT&PF Headquarters building that is situated adjacent to the Gastineau Channel (Alaska’s Inside Passage).

This position may include travel within the State (normally two to four trips per year that may last for up to two weeks per trip). Travel may include small plane, boat or ATV. Bridge inspections from under-bridge inspection trucks or lifts may be required.