Principal Engineer – Bridges

Jobtailor; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Arlington, VA seeks an experienced Civil Engineer to manage the county's bridge safety inspection program and lead capital projects. You will oversee budgeting, design, and procurement for bridge rehabilitation and replacement, ensuring compliance with Federal and State requirements.

The role requires a PE license (preferred), significant bridge project experience, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies to deliver on time and within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Significant civil engineering experience with progressive responsibility.
• Minimum two years in bridge program management or bridge rehabilitation projects.
• Valid driver's license or ability to obtain one by appointment.
• Possession of a PE license is preferred and FHWA-approved bridge inspection training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the bridge safety inspection program to meet Federal and State requirements.
• Develop and prioritize the 4-year bridge repair and annual budgets.
• Create Capital Improvement Plan components with cost estimates and scoping.
• Procure design and construction contractors for maintenance and capital projects.
• Direct consultants on plans, specs, estimates, and bid documents; review work products.
• Prepare detailed design/construction engineering plans and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Develop materials for pre-bid meetings, public engagements, and project meetings.
• Design and review retaining walls and other small structures.
• Provide structural engineering guidance on other capital projects.
• Oversee asset management and oversight for 35+ bridges; manage procurement.

Skills

Bridge Program Management

Project Management

Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Bridge Inspection Training

Cost Estimation

Regulatory Compliance

Asset Management

Procurement Management

Bridge Rehabilitation Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

• Manage the bridge safety inspection program and ensure biennial inspections comply with Federal and State requirements
• Develop and prioritize the 4-year bridge repair maintenance plan and annual bridge repair and maintenance budgets
• Create the bridge component of the Capital Improvement Plan, including cost estimates and scoping for future projects and rehabilitations
• Procure design and construction contractors for annual maintenance, repair work, and capital improvement projects
• Direct consultants developing plans, specifications, estimates, and bid documents; review consultant work products
• Prepare and review detailed design and construction engineering plans, cost estimates, technical reports, and related documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulations
• Develop materials for and participate in pre-bid meetings, public engagement presentations, construction meetings, and other project events
• Design and review retaining walls and other small structures
• Provide structural engineering guidance on other capital projects
• Oversee asset management, maintenance, repairs, and capital projects for the County’s 35+ bridges
• Manage consultant and contractor procurement and oversight for bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Significant progressively responsible professional, technical civil engineering experience
• At least two years' experience in bridge program management, bridge rehabilitation design, and/or project management of bridge rehabilitation capital projects
• Valid driver's license, or ability to obtain one by time of appointment
• Authorization for Arlington County to obtain or receive a copy of the official driving record
• Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal records check
• Completion of all application sections and supplemental questions
• Attached resume
• Ability to attend occasional local and state events, field meetings, and public engagement events, including some outside regular working hours
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Virginia or a reciprocal state preferred
• FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course preferred
• Experience managing bridge programs and transportation projects for a government agency preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing bridge safety inspection programs, developing maintenance plans, and overseeing capital projects. Proficient in structural engineering, project management, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bridge Program Management
• Project Management of Bridge Rehabilitation
• Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Bridge Inspection Training

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Bridge Rehabilitation Design
• Cost Estimation
• Technical Report Preparation
• Design and Construction Engineering
• Asset Management
• Procurement Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Budgeting
• Consultant Oversight

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Public Engagement
• Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• FHWA-Approved Bridge Inspection Training

Industry Keywords

• Bridge Safety Inspection
• Capital Improvement Plan
• Federal and State Requirements
• Construction Management
• Transportation Projects
• Government Agency Experience