Bridge Inspection Engineer

Arizona State Government; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona State Government is seeking a Bridge Inspection Engineer to lead inspection teams and ensure compliance with national standards. This role involves significant travel within Arizona, oversight of bridge inspection activities, and preparation of documentation for necessary repairs or maintenance.

Benefits

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Deferred compensation plans

Supplemental life insurance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Arizona or eligible for reciprocity.
• Certified Bridge Inspector with required training.

Responsibilities

• Leads bridge inspections and prepares inspection reports.
• Travels statewide for routine inspections, requiring overnight stays.
• Communicates with customers on bridge-related issues.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Relations

Education

Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona

Completion of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved training course

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

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Bridge Inspection Engineer

Job Location:

Address: 4975-BRIDGE OPERATIONS
205 S. 17th Ave
Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $90,200.00

Grade: 26

Closing Date: June 15th, 2025

Job Summary:

This position leads a bridge inspection team in performing complex and less complex bridge inspections on established schedules as per National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Bridge Group Inspection Guidelines. Travels statewide including distances that require overnight stays.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Plans, travels, directs and leads an inspection team in the routine/special/damage inspections of State and local agency bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). Drives State vehicle in the course of State business.

Writes bridge inspection reports in approved format, documenting inspection findings and recommending required bridge repairs and/or maintenance needs with estimated costs and repair priorities.

Reviews bridge inspections reports and related documents prepared by State or consultant inspections teams and recommends required improvements in the report documents.

Updates bridge inventory data, utilizes Bridge Management Database system, including adding inspection documents and commenting on documents assigned for review, completes bridge evaluations, communicates with internal/external customers on bridge related issues.

Attends training as needed to comply with Federal and ADOT policies and procedures. Attends professional seminars and conferences.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
Knowledge and understanding of National Bridge Inspection Standards.
Knowledge and understanding of the Recording and Coding Guide for Structure Inventory and Appraisal for Nation's Bridges.
Knowledge and understanding of the Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual and Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridge.
Knowledge of the principles and practices in civil engineering as applied to design, development, construction and maintenance of the state highway system.
Knowledge of Federal and State statutes, agency standards, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to area of assignment.

Skills:
Skills in oral and written communication, leadership, making independent engineering judgment and interpersonal relationship.
Google Workspace.

Ability:
Ability to develop and foster respectful and trustworthy work environment for the team and others.
Ability to plan, organize and optimize available resources to meet multiple quality and schedule goals for the inspection team and section.
Ability to use project management processes.

Selective Preference(s):

Completion of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive training course in safety inspection of In-Service bridges

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

A valid state Driver's license with an acceptable 39 month driving history.
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona or eligible for reciprocity.
Certified Bridge Inspector for the Safety Inspection of In-Service Highway Bridges or able to obtain certification by completing a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved.
comprehensive training course in safety inspection of In-Service bridges within six months.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone] option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.