Bridge Inspection QA Structural Engineer

State of Montana•Helena, MT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. It is an expert in SNBI bridge inspection and one or more major types of bridges such as steel girders, trusses, timber, prestressed concrete, or others. This expertise and other engineering knowledge is used to provide leadership to the statewide bridge condition inspection program (SNBI). This position also administers the NBIS Quality Assurance (QA) program, coordinates bridge operations with Motor Carrier Services, and assists with the bridge maintenance and scour program. This position travels statewide approximately 20% of the time, to work with inspectors and review bridge inspections and repairs. This position collaborates closely with the Load Rating QA Engineer to meet program objectives. The Bridge Inspection QA Engineer oversees quality assurance for bridge inspection activities and provides support on load rating matters, while the Load Rating QA Engineer leads quality assurance for load rating activities and assists with bridge inspection topics. These complementary roles work in tandem to strengthen and complete each other’s QA efforts, providing seamless, statewide technical leadership to bridge inspectors and load rating engineers in support of Montana’s SNBI Bridge Inspection and NTIS Tunnel Inspection programs.

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.
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.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Expertise in one or more major types of bridges such as steel girders, trusses, timber, prestressed concrete, or others.

Responsibilities

Provides statewide technical leadership for bridge inspection and load rating.
Administers the NBIS Quality Assurance (QA) program.
Coordinates bridge operations with Motor Carrier Services.
Assists with the bridge maintenance and scour program.
Travels statewide approximately 20% of the time to work with inspectors and review bridge inspections and repairs.
Oversees quality assurance for bridge inspection activities.
Provides support on load rating matters.

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
Benefits apply on first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer