Bridge Maintenance Engineer, Civil Engineer ; CE

Recruitment #

Full-time, Non-Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)

Anticipated Non-permanent is December 2026 - June 2027

Location:

Tumwater, WA

Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered

Salary: $6,384.00 - $8,583.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/4/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our South Puget Sound Region as a Bridge Maintenance Engineer. Are you someone who has excellent organizational skills, can manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time, appreciates the importance of good communication and follow-up, and enjoys working outdoors? Do you want to work with a great group of hard-working and dedicated individuals who maintain almost 2000 miles of forest roads in the South Puget Sound area?

If so, this is the position for you!

• Annually inspect all region bridges required under L&I and WACs and open to the public within the South Puget Sound region.
• Ensure bridge inventory, inspections, and database are current, including updating load ratings as received. Determine and maintain appropriate signage for each bridge dependent upon load rating reports.
• Maintain all bridges and culverts classified as bridges by planning, designing, determining budget estimates, and coordinating routine maintenance and/or large repairs with the Region Engineer.
• Provide engineering expertise and assistance to the region timber sales and road maintenance programs.
• Design, coordinate, permit, implement, and comply with other engineering projects, including contract preparation and administration.
• Assist with Rights of Way (ROW) road assessments and reviews.
• Coordinate the region’s FEMA response.
• Act in a Project Manager role for Rock Pit Leasing.

• A bachelor’s degree in Forest or Civil Engineering or a closely related field;
  OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Four (4) years’ experience in the use of engineering principles in relation to design and construction of forest roads and bridges. Experience needs to include the completion of 5 fish-passable stream-crossing structures or designs equivalent in complexity.
• Three (3) years’ experience in Public Works contracting and understanding of Washington State contracting and purchasing laws and regulations.
• Experience with site mapping and knowledge of surveying principles, including the use of topographic survey equipment.

• Knowledge of and experience in surveying and surveying principles.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and ensure requests are followed.
• DNR
  
  Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• The position works from an assigned duty station. Approximately 70% of the work is performed in isolated unimproved natural forestry settings. The individual must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions.
• Position requires approximately 50-75% of time in the field traveling alone between projects, work centers, and meetings. A portion of…