Bridge Engineer (Project Manager III)

St. Louis County; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

PTO 4 weeks

Holidays 11

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works is seeking a dedicated Engineer to join the Bridge Engineering and Inspection team in Clayton, MO.

The Engineer will manage Federal and County funded bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, complete in-house design plans and calculations, and perform bridge inspections as a licensed professional engineer for the Department. The starting salary range is $70,720 to $106,080 annually, based on experience.

Qualifications

• PE license from Missouri with 5 years of practical experience.
• Ability to manage Federal and County funded bridge projects.
• Capable of sealing design plans and calculations per AASHTO/MoDOT standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage bridge/structural replacement projects from concept through bidding.
• Seal design plans and calculations per standards.
• Inspect county bridges and culverts annually.
• Review engineering calculations and designs.
• Coordinate with staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Project management

Structural inspection

Design calculations

Job description

The St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works has an opportunity for a dedicated, energetic Engineer to join the Bridge Engineering and Inspection team. The Engineer will perform project management for Federal and County funded bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, complete in-house design plans and calculations, perform bridge inspections and review engineering calculations and design plans as a license professional engineer for the Department.

The starting salary will be between $70,720 - $106,080 annually and will be based on experience and qualifications.

In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability.

To learn more County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits. St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Essential Function Examples

• Manage Federal and County funded bridge/structural replacement projects from conceptual design through bidding.
• Seal design plans and calculations following current AASHTO, MoDOT and Department of Transportation Design Codes/Policies.
• Create and review complex plans and design calculations for bridge and culvert projects.
• Inspect County bridges and culverts on annual basis including element level and safety inspections per Federal Highway Administration.
• Meet with staff or other assigned professionals to discuss project status.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requires licensure as a Professional Engineer with the Missouri Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Landscape Architects with 5 years of practical experience. A current, valid driver's license is also required.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at [phone] for more information on this policy.

CONTACT INFORMATION

St. Louis County – Division of Personnel, 7th Floor, Clayton, MO 63105 [phone]. Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966. An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: [phone]. www.stlouiscountymo.gov