Bridge Engineer

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities in Juneau is seeking a position to perform structural engineering analysis and calculations for bridge load ratings, bridge management tasks, and overload permit assessment.

You will also complete bridge safety inspections (NSTM, low water, in-depth) and may contribute to design and preparation of bridge construction plans, specs, cost estimates, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering analysis and calculations for bridge load ratings, bridge management tasks, and overload permit assessment.
• Complete bridge safety inspections, including routine, non-redundant steel tension member (NSTM), low water, and in-depth inspections.
• Assist with design and preparation of bridge construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports as needed.

Skills

Structural analysis

Bridge load ratings

Bridge management

Overload permit assessment

Bridge inspections

NSTM inspections

Drone inspection support

Job description

What you will be doing:
In this position you will perform structural engineering analysis and calculations for the development of bridge load ratings, bridge management tasks, and overload permit assessment. You will also complete bridge safety inspections, including routine, non-redundant steel tension member (NSTM), low water, and in-depth inspections. Some design and preparation of bridge construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and report tasks may be involved as well.

The benefits of joining our team:
Alaska DOT&PF offers great opportunities for professional development, having a wide variety of challenges involving all aspects of bridge analysis and design. The incumbent will learn state-of-the‑art tools, technologies, and methods to tackle these challenges. Comprehensive staff development is an important aspect of this job. Formal and in‑house training are provided with a focus on advancing an Engineer 1 to the Technical Engineer 1 position. Support to get a drone pilot’s license and use drones for bridge inspection is also provided.