Arlington County Government · 4 days ago
Principal Engineer (Bridges)
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/StaffArlington County Government is seeking a skilled Principal Engineer (Bridges) to join their Engineering Bureau, which delivers surveying, design, and construction management services for public works projects. The role involves managing the County's bridge safety inspections, overseeing maintenance and repairs, and directing bridge capital projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and effective collaboration with stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Managing the bridge safety inspection program, ensuring that the biennial bridge inspections are completed in accordance with Federal and State requirements
Developing and prioritizing the 4-year bridge repair maintenance plan including preparing annual bridge repair and maintenance 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 to perform Annual Maintenance and Repair Work, and complete Capital Improvement Projects
Directing consultant development of plans, specifications, estimates, and bid documents for construction contractors to execute the work contained in the Annual Maintenance and Repairs Work Plan and bridge capital improvement plan including reviewing consultant work products to ensure that they effectively meet the County’s goals and are accurate and complete
Preparing and reviewing detailed design and construction engineering plans including cost estimates, technical reports, and associated documentation for transportation related projects
Collaborating project implementation with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, while complying with regulatory requirements; and
Developing materials for and participating in pre-bid meetings, public engagement presentations, construction meetings, and other project-related events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Significant progressively responsible professional, technical civil engineering experience including at least two years' experience in bridge program management, bridge rehabilitation design, and/or project management of bridge rehabilitation capital projects
Experience may not be substituted for the Engineering Degree requirement
The applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vacation and sick leave
Commuter transportation subsidies
Tuition reimbursement
Generous retirement plan
Company
Arlington County Government
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CFO
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