Load Rating Engineer

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a motivated individual to work in the Bridge Management Division. This position will provide an opportunity to implement and oversee load rating, load posting, and superload permit load rating analysis for bridges throughout the state.

• Originate new and update existing load rating reports
• Manage and execute superload permit load rating analysis
• Coordinate with local owners and region personnel to oversee load posting
• Utilize and update processes for load rating, load posting, and permit analysis
• Manage and review the work of consultant load rating engineers
• Oversee superload permit analysis automation development including grants and consultants
• May participate in the selection of consulting engineers

• Must be currently registered as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Utah.
  • Note:
    
    If you are not currently licensed in Utah, you will need to obtain a Utah license prior to starting employment.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of professional engineering experience following licensure as a PE.

Preference may be given to personnel with five (5) or more years of experience in bridge planning, design, load rating, construction, inspection, or management after licensure as a professional engineer.

• principles, theories, and practice of bridge load rating
• principles, theories, and practices of bridge preservation and rehabilitation
• principles, theories, and practices of bridge construction
• principles, theories, and practices of civil engineering
• use load rating software applications
• use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
• evaluate information against a set of standards
• make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
• establish objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives
• work with or contribute to a work group or team to complete assigned task(s)
• manage time and assignments to progress work independently
• speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
• communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
• organize and coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups and/or organization(s)
• manage, track, and document activities using and improving existing tools
• oversight of consultant contract scopes, budgets, and schedules

• Work Environment
  • Working Conditions:
    
    This position primarily involves work in a typical, climate-controlled office setting that is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Standard office safety practices (e.g., safe use of equipment, observing fire regulations) apply.
  • Physical Requirements:
    
    The work is largely sedentary (sitting comfortably to perform work). However, the role may require some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, or driving a vehicle.
• Note:
  
  Employee may be reassigned to different locations based on the needs of the Region Director or Group Leader.

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.

Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance.  to view a summary of the benefits we offer.

UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying.

UDOT uses the Clifton Strengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.

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