About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking to fill a Bridge Engineer 3 (In-Training) position in Tumwater, WA. This position is responsible for assisting in federally mandated bridge inspections as a Co-Inspector. NBIS standards dictate the scope and requirements of a bridge inspection program. The position supports WSDOT’s mission of providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation by ensuring the safety and reliability of the bridges on the state highway system.
Note: This is an in-training position that offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Bridge Engineer field and achieve the goal class of a Bridge Engineer 3. Candidates will be considered as a Bridge Engineer 1, 2 or 3, depending on their qualifications. The salary levels and qualifications for each are:
Bridge Engineer 1: $57,324 - $77,028 annually
Bridge Engineer 2: $63,216 - $85,020 annually
Bridge Engineer 3: $69,756 - $93,840 annually
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Bridge Engineer will:
- Assist in the completion of in-service bridge inspections in conformance with FHWA and WSDOT requirements and procedures.
- Access structures using a variety of techniques and access equipment, including but not limited to, Technical Rope Access, UBIT’s, Bucket Trucks, Scaffolding, Boats, or other equipment as needed.
- Perform non-destructive ultrasonic, magnetic particle and dye penetrant tests on complex structures.
- Complete inspection reports under the supervision of a Lead Inspector, and in conformance with FHWA and WSDOT requirements and procedures.
- Perform Stand By On-Call Emergency Response up to 4 weeks a year or as required.
- Assist with, or conduct as assigned, preliminary work prior to an inspection trip; review bridge reports and letter files; prepare bridge inspection packets; assemble and prepare equipment, vehicles and inspection materials.
- Develop bridge inspection requirements and planning tools.
QualificationsTo be considered at the Bridge Engineer 1 level you must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Valid unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one after employment (within 1 month).
To be considered at the Bridge Engineer 2 level you must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Valid unrestricted Washington State driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one after employment (within 1 month).
- Engineer in training certificate.
- One (1) year of experience in bridge design, inspection, or load rating.
To be considered at the Bridge Engineer 3 level you must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Valid unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one after employment (within 1 month).
- Engineer in training certificate.
- Two (2) years of experience in bridge design, inspection, or load rating.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Completion of a Bridge Condition Inspection course.
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