State Structure Quality Engineer

About the role

The State Structure Quality Engineer will travel across Oregon to ensure proper implementation of plans and specifications, proper handling and installation of materials, and statewide uniformity in construction and construction inspection practices.

You will also advise, assist and coordinate between our agency’s sections, regions and consultants to support efficient communication, change analysis and field interpretations of contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify solutions and resolve problems encountered while constructing bridges and other structures.
• Provide expert construction inspection instruction and support to inspectors and other field personnel.
• Visit all structure construction project sites frequently to monitor construction processes and issues; drive a passenger vehicle in cities and on highways statewide daily.
• Maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with field construction personnel and contractors.
• Review and inspect structure construction projects for adherence to specifications and conformance to best construction practices.
• Recommend improvements to structure designs, specifications, materials and construction practices.
• Develop and administer the Bridge Construction Inspector Training Program; direct and/or train field personnel in inspection techniques of structure construction projects.
• Review and approve construction plans and specifications prior to advertisement.
• Investigate and make recommendations regarding new methods or equipment used in the construction of structures.
• Assemble and correlate data gathered from structure construction projects and prepare reports recommending changes or improvements in construction processes or designs.
• Extensive statewide travel required with occasional extended workdays and night work.
• Outdoor work at project sites is expected more than 50% of the time and involves exposure to traffic, terrain, construction and weather hazards.

Requirements

• Possession of a Civil Engineering (CE) license in the State of Oregon OR the ability to obtain license within six months of hire.
• Possession of a Structural Engineering (SE) license in the State of Oregon OR the ability to obtain license within six months of hire.
• Three years of licensed experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and people skills.
• Skilled in a broad range of engineering principles and knowledgeable of construction practices related to bridges.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver formal training related to bridge construction.

Skills

• Proficiency in engineering software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive.

A Day In The Life

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more.

Pay

Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range.

Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials.

The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.

Schedule

Extensive statewide travel required with occasional extended workdays and night work.

Outdoor work at project sites is expected more than 50% of the time and involves exposure to traffic, terrain, construction and weather hazards.