The NYSDOT Office of Structures is looking for qualified candidates to join the Structures Policy and Innovation Bureau in Albany, NY. As a member of the Structures Policy and Innovation Bureau, you will be assigned to one of two units and play a crucial role developing standards, designing, analyzing, and overseeing bridge projects throughout New York State. The two units are the Standards and Policy Unit and the Major Projects Unit. Standards and Policy Unit Conduct comprehensive research to stay updated on bridge performance in the field, industry trends, and best practices relating to NYSDOT's bridge standards including the Bridge Manual, Bridge Detail Sheets, and Overhead Sign Structures Manual. Evaluate performance of bridge details for durability, longevity, and ease of construction and recommend/develop new standard practices. Regularly review and assess the content of the Bridge Manual, Bridge Detail Sheets, and Overhead Sign Structures Manual to ensure accuracy and relevance. Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to integrate standard and innovative bridge details into bridge designs. Prepare, develop, and update construction specifications for bridge and overhead sign structures. Provide coordination in the preparation of all bridge related construction specifications, Engineering Instructions and Engineering Bulletins. Provide engineering expertise to special assignments within the Office of Structures. Major Projects Unit/Project Develop Unit Collaborate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to integrate bridge designs into complete transportation infrastructure projects for NYSDOT's major Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build projects. Provide technical support for all structural aspects of major projects procurement, design, and construction. Communicate the Department's technical Standards, Guidelines, and Best Practices to in-house and consultant designers statewide. Ensure that Bridge Project Development and Detail Design documents properly incorporate Standards, Guidelines, and Best Practices and that resulting products are Constructable. Provide guidance and quality assurance review of consultant bridge plans Act as liaison between the Office of Structures and others within and outside of NYSDOT concerning project development of bridge projects. Provide engineering expertise to special assignments within the Office of Structures. Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to Support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.