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
The WSDOT Bridge and Structures Office provides a full range of structural engineering services required to provide safe, economical, and reliable structures for Washington's transportation system, currently comprising nearly 3,100 existing vehicular bridges with approximately 18 new bridges being added annually. Bridge Design is currently seeking a Bridge Engineer 4 (In-Training) in Tumwater, WA. This position provides design and construction support for transportation structures. The Bridge Engineer 4 (BE4) position represent the culmination of engineering experience and on-the-job training in bridge design. The successful BE4 has acquired a Professional Engineer's License and solid work experience, enabling them to handle a majority of the structural challenges that the Bridge Design Office is responsible for. BE4's are relied upon for their versatility, their up to-date design and code knowledge, and their superior work production rates. Persons filling this position are expected to coordinate with Region Offices, Bridge Office design specialists and engineers, consultants, and bridge detailers. The BE4 routinely represents the Bridge Office as a Bridge Technical Advisor (BTA) on construction projects of varying scope and scale. The BE4 may act as a Bridge Office representative for development and construction of Design-Build projects. All work is performed under the supervision of a Washington State Structural Engineer.
 
 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 4. Candidates will be considered as a Bridge Engineer 1, 2, 3, or 4, depending on their qualifications. The salary levels for each are:
 
Bridge Engineer 1:            $57,324 - $77,028 annually, depending on qualifications
Bridge Engineer 2:            $63,216 - $85,020 annually, depending on qualifications
Bridge Engineer 3:            $69,756 - $93,840 annually, depending on qualifications
Bridge Engineer 4:            $80,952 - $108,804 annually, depending on qualifications

What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Bridge Engineer will:

• Perform detailed structural analysis and design for all types of bridges and structures, with assistance on the most complex bridges. 
• Analyze, design, and check structural plans and details for structures in accordance with AASHTO codes and specifications, the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual, and other codes and references.
• Seal plans, details, and calculations for highway structures in accordance with the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and Revised Code of Washington (RCW). 
• Prepare structural calculations. 
• Prepare structural quantities. 
• Coordinate detailing of plan sheets. 
• Review and comment on structural plans and specifications for projects. 
• Provide guidance and expertise to Region and HQ Offices on structural related issues during construction projects.
• Review shop plans, requests for information, working drawings and requests for change related to bridge and structures construction projects. 
• Coordinate with Construction Offices and/or Maintenance Staff to determine best methods for repairs to be made in the field.
• Act as a representative of the Bridge and Structures Office on projects of various sizes and at conferences and seminars.
• Act as Bridge Technical Advisor, communicating directly with Project Engineering Offices and the construction support group, in responding to questions and issues arising during contract execution of intermediate to major structures.
• Develop and check preliminary bridge and structure plans.
• Intermittent, infrequent in-state travel may be required.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Degrees in other disciplines may be considered when coursework is applicable to structural design and analysis. 
• A valid state driver’s license.

• All Required Qualifications for Bridge Engineer 1. 
• Successful completion of the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (E.I.T. status). 
• Minimum of 12 months of applicable work experience. Structural design should be the primary focus of this experience. It may include experience in specifications & estimates, construction support, preliminary plans, construction inspection, bridge condition inspection, load rating, design-build projects, or other applicable experience. 

• All Required Qualifications for Bridge Engineer 1 & 2. 
• Minimum of 30 months of applicable work experience, as described in the Required Qualifications for Bridge Engineer 2.

• All Required Qualifications for Bridge Engineer 1, 2 & 3. 
• Minimum of 48 months of applicable work experience, as described in the Required Qualifications for Bridge Engineer 2. 
• Possession of a Civil Professional Engineering License (PE) in the State of Washington.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel programs. 
• Proficiency in structural design and analysis, including finite element analysis, live load analysis, deep foundation, and seismic analysis. 
• Working knowledge of CAD software. 
• Experience in construction and/or inspection of transportation structures. 
• Experience with the Design Build method of project delivery, such as developing Requests for Proposal (RFP) or Proposals. 
• Experience with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design. 
• Experience with the WSDOT Bridge Design Manual, WSDOT Standard Specifications and WSDOT Special Provisions. 
• Experience with leadership and project management.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position is eligible for remote work up to 100%, per supervisor approval. 
• Application review will begin on October 6, 2022. Candidate selection may take place at any time thereafter. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible. 
• By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Compliance with this mandate is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.  
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system.