Engineer Manager - Bridge Bureau (DOT/GO/PINF #19037)

State of New Mexico; Santa Fe (NM); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Bridge Engineer Manager at the New Mexico Department of Transportation oversees bridge and structural design statewide, provides construction technical support for diverse projects, and supervises bridge engineers and technicians within the Design Unit. It also includes responsibilities for bridge load ratings, inspections, and responses to emergencies.

You will determine project scope, write specifications, plan bridge work items, confirm when details are complete for review, and manage

Competenze

• PE license in Civil Engineering per NM Board.
• BSCE from an accredited program with focus on structural engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Mathcad, Excel and bridge design software.

Mansioni

• Determine project scope, plan bridge/structural projects and estimate costs.
• Determine when bridge details and plans are complete and ready for review and distribution.
• Perform miscellaneous bridge/structural tasks as directed by Design Section Manager and State Bridge Engineer.
• Evaluate fabricator shop drawings to ensure they meet contract specs and construction needs.

Conoscenze

Supervising experience

Leadership

Bridge design experience

Formazione

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Mathcad

Excel

Bridge design software

Descrizione del lavoro

The Bridge Bureau supports the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Districts by providing technical expertise in bridge design, inspection, and maintenance. Within the Bridge Bureau are engineers and technicians who perform bridge design, bridge detailing, bridge inspections, maintenance of bridge inventory, bridge load ratings, bridge services during construction, and bridge specification writing. The Bridge Bureau is involved in every bridge in the State through all stages of a bridge's life: preliminary design, design, construction, routine inspection, maintenance/rehabilitation projects, demolition, and replacement.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Why does the job exist?

The Bridge Engineer Manager will provide designs of bridges and structures for various transportation projects statewide, provide construction technical support for various bridge/structural projects, as well as supervise and direct other bridge/structural engineers and technicians within the Design Unit. Additional duties will include assisting with bridge load ratings, bridge inspections and emergency situations.

How does it get done?

The primary responsibilities of this Bridge Engineer Manager will include:

• Determine the project scope, including specifications and requirements, and plan out bridge and structural projects to meet these needs and appropriate costs for bridge work items.
• Determine when bridge details and plans are complete and ready for review and distribution.
• Perform miscellaneous bridge/structural related tasks as directed by the Design Section Manager and the State Bridge Engineer.
• Evaluate fabricator shop drawings for bridge and structural components to ensure they meet contract specifications and are accurate for construction.

Who are the customers?

The NMDOT Districts and Regions, and the traveling public.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have preferred education and/or experience in the following:

• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Civil Engineering as certified by the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors (NMBLPEPS).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, with a focus on relevant advanced structural engineering disciplines.
• Proficiency in Computer Aided Drafting/Design (AutoCAD), Mathcad, Excel and bridge design software/programs.
• Bridge/structural design calculations and plan preparation, and design and construction specifications.
• Demonstrated supervising and management experience.

Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and five (5) years of engineering experience, one (1) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be certified by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results. Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Extensive use of personal computer. Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state travel may be required.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.