Principal Engineer (Bridges)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking a skilled Principal Engineer (Bridges) to join their Engineering Bureau. This bureau, consisting of a 60-member team, provides comprehensive surveying, design, and construction management services for various public works capital improvement projects. These projects encompass multimodal transportation, bridge replacements, stormwater management, watermain, and sanitary sewer systems. The projects are complex, often involving competing interests within a constrained urban setting, with construction costs ranging from $100,000 to $20 million. The bureau manages a portfolio of approximately 75 to 100 projects in different design stages at any given time and utilizes consulting services to augment capacity. This role is specifically responsible for the asset management of Arlington County's 35+ bridges, including overseeing safety inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Furthermore, the Principal Engineer will manage bridge capital projects, such as major rehabilitations and replacements. A significant portion of the bridge program work is executed through consultants and contractors, and this position is responsible for their procurement and oversight. The role also involves managing other transportation-related projects, including consultant procurement, design plan review, regulatory submissions, schedule and budget management, construction contractor procurement, and construction administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Significant progressively responsible professional, technical civil engineering experience.
At least two years' experience in bridge program management, bridge rehabilitation design, and/or project management of bridge rehabilitation capital projects.
Must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license.
Must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal records check.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) License in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or a State with reciprocity.
Experience as an NBIS Program Manager.
Experience as an NBIS Team Leader.
Successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
Experience managing bridge programs and transportation projects for a government agency.

Responsibilities

Managing the bridge safety inspection program, ensuring biennial inspections comply with Federal and State requirements.
Developing and prioritizing the 4-year bridge repair maintenance plan and preparing annual budgets for the County’s bridge inventory.
Creating the bridge component of the Capital Improvement Plan, including planning-level cost estimates and scoping for future bridge capital projects and rehabilitations.
Procuring design and construction contractors for Annual Maintenance and Repair Work and Capital Improvement Projects.
Directing consultant development of plans, specifications, estimates, and bid documents, reviewing their work products for accuracy and alignment with County goals.
Preparing and reviewing detailed design and construction engineering plans, cost estimates, technical reports, and associated documentation for transportation projects.
Collaborating with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project completion on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Developing materials for and participating in pre-bid meetings, public engagement presentations, construction meetings, and other project-related events.
Performing other job-related duties, including the design and review of retaining walls and other small structures, and providing structural engineering guidance on other capital projects.