Bridge Program Engineer

Location:

1700 S 10th Street - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county - a percent that has remained constant since 2010. Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”.

Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA POSITION:
Bridge Program Engineer DEPARTMENT:
Highway

WORK SCHEDULE:

8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., M-FJOB CATEGORY: EXE BSTATUS:
Full-timeFLSA STATUS:
Exempt HOURLY RATE: $50.6388 per hour

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Bridge Program Engineer for the Highway Department, responsible for managing the Department’s Bridges including Bridge Preservation Program, assuring the County Bridge Program meets state requirements and County/department policies and procedures.

DUTIES:

Consults with County Highway Engineer regarding bridge project priorities, plans, scope, and objectives.

Maintains Department’s annual Bridge Asset Management plan, making recommendations for bridge maintenance priorities and bridge capital project priorities.

Responds to public requests and complaints regarding bridge repair/improvement projects, including meeting/discussing with complainants, investigating/inspecting project sites, recommending or taking appropriate action to resolve valid complaints, and attending meetings and public hearings as needed.

Oversees development of bridge projects, including directing design consultants, and reviewing design consultant invoices and authorizing payments. Performs utility and right of way acquisition coordination as needed.

Functions as the designated liaison for all bridge-related procurement matters, ensuring effective communication between internal stakeholders and external vendors, facilitating timely resolution of inquiries, and supporting the execution of procurement processes in accordance with established policies.

Reviews bridge project design plans for compliance with department policies, procedures and standards. Consults with County Highway Engineer regarding bridge priorities, scope and objectives, making recommendations regarding approval.

Reviews or prepares surveys, specifications, contracts, and advertisements for bridge projects, and recommends contract award to County Highway Engineer.

Oversees bridge construction/repair, including coordinating or occasionally conducting inspections, reviewing invoices and authorizing payments to consultants and construction contractors, and ensuring timely completion of projects. Periodically issues binding statements as needed regarding department position on bridge specifications, standards and policies.

Periodically meets and consults with Indiana DOT, other municipalities, consultants, contractors, utilities, drainage districts, and railroads to coordinate department activities.

Coordinates Federal Aid project development as needed.

Periodically supervises and directs assigned part-time, temporary personnel, including interviewing applicants, making hiring recommendations, planning/delegating work assignments, and maintaining discipline.

Maintains county bridge inventory and classification program, ensuring required inspections and maintenance of related records according to statutory requirements.

Prepares and recommends annual budget for bridge design, inspection, construction, and…