Bridge Engineer (Project Manager III)

St. Louis County, MO; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Engineer to join their Bridge Engineering and Inspection team. This role involves managing federal and county-funded bridge projects, performing inspections, and ensuring compliance with design codes. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Engineer license and significant experience in project management and engineering design. The organization values employee well-being and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and generous paid time off. If you are passionate about infrastructure and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Affordable Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

4 Weeks Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Deferred Benefit Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Requires a Professional Engineer license and 5 years of experience.
• Strong project management and engineering design skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage bridge replacement projects from design to bidding.
• Inspect County bridges and culverts annually for safety compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Bridge Design

Engineering Calculations

Bridge Inspection

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer License

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AASHTO Standards

MoDOT Design Codes

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 $68,993 - $82,748 annually and will be based on experience and qualifications. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. 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 about County benefits, please visit this link.

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 this link.

Essential Function Examples:

1. Manage Federal and County funded bridge/structural replacement projects from conceptual design through bidding.
2. Seal design plans and calculations following current AASHTO, MoDOT and Department of Transportation Design Codes/Policies.
3. Create and review complex plans and design calculations for bridge and culvert projects.
4. Inspect County bridges and culverts on annual basis including element level and safety inspections per Federal Highway Administration.
5. Meet with staff or other assigned professionals to discuss project status.
6. 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.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at this link. We only accept online applications.

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.

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