NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Professional Engineer I, Bridge Design, Denver (OC)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$93K/yr - $102K/yrNEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Transportation, focusing on enhancing the state's transportation infrastructure. The Professional Engineer I in Bridge Design will provide structural engineering expertise, ensuring the safety and efficiency of highway structures through design, review, and evaluation processes.
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Responsibilities
Develop new structural engineering Standards and Specifications
Maintain and publish assigned portions of the Department's structural Standards and Specifications
Select appropriate highway structures for construction optimizing safety, economic, construction, and aesthetic and durability considerations
Prepare structure selection reports by preparing general layouts, costs estimates and documenting findings and project decisions
Design highway structures and structural components conforming to state and federal requirements and objectives using engineering principles, national design specifications, and the Department's structural Standards and Specifications
Prepare construction specifications for structures
Evaluate and report the condition and capacity of existing structures for overloads, rehabilitation, or remedial action
Provide construction assistance on projects including helping construction and maintenance personnel interpret the bid documents
Perform the inspection of fabricated structural products
Redesign portions of the proposed structure as needed to resolve field problems
Review and suggest changes to the shop drawings to make them conform to the intent of the bid documents
Independently check structure selection reports and structural bid documents for in-house and consultant projects providing the necessary direction to bring them into compliance with state and federal requirements and objectives, engineering principles, national design specifications, and the Department's structural Standards and Specifications
Make the calculations and prepare structural rating packages for new and existing bridges
Communicate (meetings, telephone and correspondence) with outside parties to establish the purpose, schedule and design requirements for the Department's projects and other assignments
Inspect structures in the field for the purposes of appraising structures; resolving design, construction, or maintenance issues
Utilize knowledge and understanding of site topography, material degradation and overall structural behavior
Read industry publications and attend training, seminars, and presentations to stay abreast of new structural engineering related products, materials, practices, software and research
Assist coworkers and the consulting community in the practical use of new products, materials, software and research related to structural engineering
Coordinate the design efforts of contributing engineers and supervise the Department's Technicians in the preparation of project bid documents
Train and assist other personnel in the design of highway structures and answer related questions regarding the meaning or intent of standards, specifications, and procedures
Assist the Regions and the structural asset management unit with identifying, scoping, and prioritizing needed structural work for individual structures or groups of structures
As assigned cross train in the bridge inspection and asset management programs and performs NBI and Pontis inspections, provide asset management data analysis, and prepare reports
Qualification
Required
Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors
Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from another U.S. state's Board of Licensure. If meeting qualifications with an out-of-state PE license, it would be a condition of employment to obtain your Colorado PE license within six months of hire
Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks
A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position
If you have a current PE license from a U.S. state other than Colorado, you must obtain your Colorado PE license within six months of hire as condition of employment
Preferred
Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position
Has taken Structural Engineering Courses or has a Master's Degree in Structural Engineering
Has stamped plans and specifications as Engineer of Record
Has served as the Engineer in responsible charge for a transportation construction
Civil engineering construction and design knowledge and experience, including current working knowledge of civil engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices, especially for transportation related projects
Knowledge and experience with the CDOT Construction Manual, CDOT Material Manual, CDOT Project Development Manual, CDOT Standards & Specifications Manual, CDOT M&S Standards, MUTCD, CDOT Design Manuals and AASHTO Design Guides, and other industry design standards
Consultant management experience
Experience with contract modifications
Experience with project budgets and providing accurate documentation
Experience evaluating proposed designs
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy
Strong analytical, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making ability
Excellent planning, organizational, time and project management skills and experience
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral
Experience managing budgets to ensure cost effectiveness of projects or programs
Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships
Ability to partner with professionals, consultants, vendors, stakeholders, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities
Experience negotiating with individuals or groups to find mutually acceptable solutions; experience building consensus for acceptance of a document or solution to an issue
Flexibility/adaptability in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles
Ability to work effectively in independent and team situations
Passion for safety
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), Google applications and Gmail, familiarity with SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
PERA retirement
Great optional PERA plans such as 401K
A generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave
Strong career growth
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development
Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling
Wellness
Credit union membership
Employee discount program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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