Bridge Load Rating QA Structural Engineer

Bridge Load Rating QA Engineer

This position is an experienced and licensed professional structural engineer that provides statewide technical lead for bridge load rating, overweight vehicle permitting, and bridge condition inspection. The position is an expert in load rating and one or more major types of bridges such as steel girders, trusses, timber, prestressed concrete, or others. This position also administers MDT’s Load Rating Quality Assurance (QA) to meet NBIS requirements, coordinates bridge operations with Motor Carrier Services, and assists with the bridge maintenance and scour program.

This position collaborates closely with the Bridge Inspection QA Engineer to meet program objectives. The Load Rating QA Engineer travels statewide approximately 15% of the time, to work with bridge inspectors and review bridge inspections and repairs and reports to the Bridge Load Rating Program Manager.

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana. Incumbents with PE registration in another State that are eligible for PE registration in Montana through Comity will be considered.
• Proof of successful completion (minimum 70% passing score) of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive NBIS bridge inspection training course and certification as an NBIS Team Leader, or successful course completion and certification within 6 months of hire.
• Alternative qualifications include:
  Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

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$46.06 per hour. Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.