Bridge Management Engineer

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

NDOT is seeking a professional engineer to support the Bridge Management Section in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on scoping and cost estimating for programmed and maintenance bridge work, using bridge design policies and maintenance practices to guide decisions.

You will coordinate with Design, Hydraulics, and Load Rating sections and with Roadway Design, Project Development, and districts to ensure integrated bridge solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline; PE license required at employment or within 90 days.
• Engineer track requires FE exam within one year of employment.
• Experience in bridge design, construction, inspection, materials, or related structural engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Review repair, rehab, redeck, or replace strategies for bridges.
• Assess future roadway segments and bridge condition data.
• Conduct field visits to verify scope of work.
• Generate cost estimates using AASHTOWare Project.
• Track programmed bridge work to manage capital resources.
• Publish bridge determinations at planning and plan-in-hand stages.
• Use Clarity workflow and OnBase for routing.
• Incorporate AI and data analytics to model deterioration and defects.
• Integrate NDT into condition modeling.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Excel

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

Tools

Access

SQL

Python

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Rate: $36.443

Location: Lincoln, NE

Pay range for the Professional Engineer I classification is $36.443 - $53.722 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

If unable to fill at the Professional Engineer I level, will consider applicants at the Engineer level. Pay rate for this classification is $31.968 per hour.

Job Description

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a professional engineer to serve within the Bridge Management Section of the Bridge Division. The primary focus of this position will be to support the scoping and cost estimating of programmed and maintenance work on bridges and culverts. Decision making will be supported by use of bridge design policies, and bridge maintenance practices. The role will include coordination with all other sections within the Bridge Division such as Design, Hydraulics, Load Rating, and In-service Sections. Coordination with other Agency divisions such as Roadway Design, Project Development, Program Management, and the districts are also necessary in this role.

Job Duties

• Review computer generated broad strategies such as repair, rehab, redeck, or replace.
• Review future plans for roadway segment if known.
• Review bridge condition data, photos, previous bridge work and maintenance to determine work strategies for individual bridges.
• Field visits are often necessary during the scoping process to witness conditions first-hand to confirm scope of work.
• Cost estimates are generated using AASHTOWare Project.
• Programmed work on bridges is recorded and tracked to plan the use of capital resources.
• Publish completed bridge determinations at 2 different stages, planning stage and during plan-in-hand stage.
• Complete tasks in Clarity workflow platform.
• Review of plan-in-hand during routing in OnBase.
• Expand the use of fundamental analytical tools and methods as well as AI to examine bridge data in comparison to actual conditions to improve our knowledge of deterioration and defect modeling.
• Integrate the use of NDT into condition modeling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional Engineer I: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. Must possess a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license at the time of application and be licensed by the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects at time of employment or be able to obtain such license within 90 days of employment.
• Engineer: Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline. Must pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in bridge design, construction, inspection, materials, or other related structural engineering work.
• Received a passing score in an FHWA-approved comprehensive two-week National Highway Institute (NHI) bridge inspection course.
• Familiarity with MBE, Manual for bridge evaluation.
• Familiarity with NBIS, National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, NDOT, or other applicable bridge engineering standards and guidance.

Other

• Engineer Classification Only - Degree must be from an EAC/ABET or CEAB (Canada)-accredited engineering program OR meet the NCEES Engineering Education Standard.
• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to provide authorized independent transportation.
• Must be available for occasional overnight travel.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Principles and practices of civil and structural engineering, particularly as applied to bridges.
• Database management such as Access.
• Database query and scripting with SQL or Python.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Apply sound engineering judgement to technical, design, construction, and inspection-related matters.
• Evaluate alternatives and develop practical and defensible solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively.
• Organize and coordinate multiple assignments, establish priorities, maintain appropriate documentation, and follow issues through resolution.
• Learn new technical subject areas and adapt to evolving standards, technologies, and organizational needs.

Benefits

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