Bridge Engineer - Design, Analysis & Project Leadership

Iowa National Guard; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

IPERS Retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Iowa Department of Transportation's Bridges and Structures Bureau in Ames is seeking a Bridge Engineer to design and analyze highway structures, lead design teams, and review external plans for safety and compliance.

The position requires licensure as a Professional Engineer in Iowa, with responsibilities spanning project management, inspections, and coordination with management and stakeholders. State benefits and professional growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain PE license in Iowa.
• Experience analyzing and designing complex highway structures.
• Ability to lead and coordinate technical teams.
• Strong communication with management and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural analysis and design for highway structures using steel, concrete, and wood.
• Draws or directs technicians in drafting design concepts.
• Reviews plans from outside sources for quality and compliance.
• Inspects structures, analyzes deficiencies, and writes repair/reconstruction reports.
• Manages moderately complex projects to ensure design plans are completed and teams informed.
• Suggests improvements to bridge policy and procedures based on new specs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Professional Engineer license (Iowa)

Job description

Iowa Department of Transportation's Bridges and Structures Bureau in Ames is seeking a Bridge Engineer to design and analyze highway structures, lead design teams, and review external plans for safety and compliance.

The position requires licensure as a Professional Engineer in Iowa, with responsibilities spanning project management, inspections, and coordination with management and stakeholders. State benefits and professional growth opportunities are available.