Bridge Design Engineering Manager

About the role

The Bridge Design Engineering Manager position is a Bridge Projects Design Manager within a given District. The position is responsible for managing the progress of all preconstruction activities for several concurrently ongoing bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, and bridge and structures activities in other Highway projects in that District.

Responsibilities

• Manage the progress of all preconstruction activities for several concurrently ongoing bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, and bridge and structures activities in other Highway projects in that District.
• Manage, develop, and document the preconstruction activities from project assignment to contract award including project risk assessments, working with stakeholders, initiating appropriate public involvement, as well as overseeing the structural engineering, design, and preparation of bridge plans, special provisions and cost estimates.
• Report to the Bridge Design Engineer.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or closely related engineering field with an emphasis on structural design.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in bridge or structural engineering.
• Three (3) years of experience as a licensed professional engineer.
• One (1) year of supervision, team lead experience, or equivalent education in an approved management development course.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques of civil and structural engineering and associated mathematics and physical sciences.
• Working knowledge of the methods and practices of the other divisions and work units in MDT such as Planning, Engineering (geotechnical, hydraulics, road design, environmental, traffic, survey, etc.), Construction and Materials; the engineering policy, methods and procedures of the Department of Transportation and applicable regulations, standards and specifications, AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and Guides.
• Effective team building techniques; effective written and verbal communications; organizing, directing and supervising professional and paraprofessional personnel; dealing tactfully with the public and with governmental officials; and planning, organizing, and directing multiple engineering activities for short and long-term projects.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple engineering activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to make engineering presentations to the public; to work effectively in a high stress and multi-task environment.

Skills

• Classical methods and advanced computer applications;
• Analysis and professional judgment to draw conclusions and make recommendations;
• Interpretation of design codes, field and research data.

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

Pay

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Schedule

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