Bridge Engineering Principal Engineer

Socket.dev; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation in Rhode Island seeks a Transportation Principal Engineer (Bridge) to lead complex bridge engineering initiatives, oversee inspections, load ratings, and contract management. You will supervise staff, coordinate with consultants, and ensure safety across highway bridges.

Required education includes a Civil Engineering degree with EIT/PE credentials and at least six years in the field. RI DOT emphasizes thorough knowledge of AASHTO codes and engineering principles.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field with EIT/PE licensure.
• Experience: at least six years in transportation/bridge engineering.
• Specialized knowledge in bridge design, inspection and load ratings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise and review bridge engineering work and projects.
• Perform complex bridge loading rating analyses and oversee consultant load ratings.
• Manage scopes of work, contracts, and estimates for bridge maintenance and preservation.
• Plan and oversee bridge inspections and prepare inspection reports.
• Respond to bridge-related emergencies and perform final inspections as required.
• Manage staff and review vehicle permits for capacity, clearance and safety on highways and bridges.

Skills

Engineering principles

AASHTO codes

CAD proficiency

Supervisory ability

Plans interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field

Engineer-in-Training certificate (EIT)

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Structural analysis tools

Job description

Department of Transportation in Rhode Island seeks a Transportation Principal Engineer (Bridge) to lead complex bridge engineering initiatives, oversee inspections, load ratings, and contract management. You will supervise staff, coordinate with consultants, and ensure safety across highway bridges.

Required education includes a Civil Engineering degree with EIT/PE credentials and at least six years in the field. RI DOT emphasizes thorough knowledge of AASHTO codes and engineering principles.