Senior Mechanical Engineer – Bridge Integrity & Fracture Lead

Oregon DOT; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 8,200 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

11 paid holidays a year

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation in Salem seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead fracture mechanics and fatigue analysis for steel and movable bridges. The role emphasizes inspection, material testing, and non-destructive testing coordination within the Bridge Preservation unit.

The position requires a mechanical engineering license (or ability to obtain it in Oregon within six months) and at least three years of licensed experience.

Qualifications

• Possession of a mechanical engineering license or ability to obtain license in Oregon within six months of hire.
• Three years of licensed experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills.
• Mechanical engineering experience covered by the industrial exemption may be considered in lieu of the three years of licensed experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in fracture mechanics and fatigue for steel and movable bridges.
• Coordinate inspection, materials testing, and non-destructive testing programs for Bridge Engineering Section.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to maintain highway infrastructure.

Skills

Fracture mechanics

Fatigue analysis

Bridge engineering

Technical leadership

Education

Professional Engineer license (Mechanical)

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation in Salem seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead fracture mechanics and fatigue analysis for steel and movable bridges. The role emphasizes inspection, material testing, and non-destructive testing coordination within the Bridge Preservation unit.

The position requires a mechanical engineering license (or ability to obtain it in Oregon within six months) and at least three years of licensed experience.