The Opportunity:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Bridge and Structures office is seeking a qualified Engineer to fill Bridge Load Rating Engineer vacancies in our Bridge Preservation Office. In the position, the incumbent will develop and update technical criteria for bridge load rating analyses, and evaluate bridges with low load ratings to determine if there is a need for load posting or other traffic restrictions, or if structural modifications to increase live load capacity is needed.
The Bridge Load Rating program is charged with oversight encompassing over 3200 bridges in the State of Washington. If you have a background in bridge engineering and want to be part of a team whose primary role is the safety of our travelling public, we encourage you to apply.
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This position will perform the following work:
- Manage and implement the Statewide Bridge Load Rating program for over 3200 state bridges.
- Perform load rating analyses on bridges of various complexities.
- Approve or reject applications for overload movement over state bridges to ensure safe passage of trucks without compromising structural integrity of bridges.
- Participate as a Senior Lead Inspector of bridge inspections using routine and non-destructive inspection methods.
- Administer and oversee consultant load rating activities.
- Develop and update technical criteria for bridge load rating analyses for inclusion of agency manuals.
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Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact
Eirik Landes at
360-705-7758 or email to
LandesE@wsdot.wa.gov . Please reference recruitment number 18DOT-HQ-04534.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call or email the recruiter.
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An ideal candidate for this position must have: - Registered Professional Engineer in Washington State in the discipline of Civil or Structural.
- Four years minimum experience in designing or load rating bridges of various complexities.
- Valid driver's license
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State of Washington Job Opportunities | Work that Matters
An ideal candidate for this position must have: - Registered Professional Engineer in Washington State in the discipline of Civil or Structural.
- Four years minimum experience in designing or load rating bridges of various complexities.
- Valid driver's license
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Bridge Load Rating Engineer - BE5
Washington State Department of Transportation
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Internal Number: 18DOT-HQ-04534
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