Bridge Inspection QA Structural Engineer

About the role

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Inspection QA Engineer. This position is an experienced and licensed professional structural engineer that provides statewide technical leadership for bridge inspection and load rating.

Responsibilities

• Provides statewide technical leadership for bridge inspection and load rating.
• Expertise and other engineering knowledge used to provide leadership to the statewide bridge condition inspection program (SNBI).
• Administers the NBIS Quality Assurance (QA) program.
• Collaborates with Motor Carrier Services and assists with the bridge maintenance and scour program.
• Collaborates with the Load Rating QA Engineer to meet program objectives.
• Oversight of quality assurance for bridge inspection activities.
• Supports on load rating matters.
• Led quality assurance for load rating activities.
• Assists with bridge inspection topics.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Knowledge of SNBI bridge inspection and one or more major types of bridges such as steel girders, trusses, timber, prestressed concrete, or others.

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).
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek.
• 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

$100,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week, with approximately 20% travel statewide.

Contact

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and required application materials before midnight on the closing date. For more information, please contact MDT People Operations Bureau.