Bridge Inspection Engineer

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $90,200 - $90,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position leads a bridge inspection team in performing bridge inspections on established schedules as per National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) policies and practices. Travels statewide including distances that require overnight stays. Writes bridge inspection reports and recommends required bridge repairs and maintenance work. Updates bridge inventory data. Communicates with internal/external customers on various bridge issues. Develop bridge repair projects. Digitizes bridge inspection report documents using BRM. Generates various bridge reports. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance. This position is eligible for a $4,000 hiring incentive.

Requirements

• Knowledge of National Bridge Inspection Standards, the Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory, the Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual, and the Manual for Bridge Evaluation.
• Knowledge of Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual and Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridge.
• Knowledge of Principles and practices in civil engineering as applied to design, development, construction and maintenance of the state highway system.
• Knowledge of Federal and State statutes, agency standards, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to area of assignment.
• Skill in oral and written communication, leadership, making independent engineering judgment and interpersonal relationship.
• Skill in Google Workspace.
• Ability to develop and foster respectful and trustworthy work environment for the team and others.
• Ability to plan, organize and optimize available resources to meet multiple quality and schedule goals for the inspection team section.
• Ability to use project management processes.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Arizona PE Licensure is required. A candidate who holds an active PE in another state will be required to meet registration requirements set forth by the Arizona Technical Board of Registration and attain an Arizona PE from the Board within 6 months of employment start date.
• Certified Bridge Inspector for the Safety Inspection of In-Service Highway Bridges or able to obtain certification by completing a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive training course in safety inspection of In-Service bridge within six months.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive training course in safety inspection of In-Service bridge

Responsibilities

• Plans, travels, directs and leads an inspection team in the routine/special/damage inspections of State and local agency bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
• Drives State vehicle in the course of State business.
• Writes bridge inspection reports in approved format, documenting inspection findings and recommending required bridge repairs and/or maintenance needs with estimated costs and repair priorities.
• Reviews bridge inspections reports and related documents prepared by State or consultant inspections teams and recommends required improvements in the report documents.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed