Professional Engineer I - Bridge Design
State of Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

Posted in Public Sector and Government


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Description
Are you looking for a leading-edge design position on a variety of bridge projects across the state? Are you looking for the opportunity for growth through on the job training and tuition reimbursement? Come join our team! Note: If unable to fill at the Professional Engineer I level, will consider applicants at the Engineer level. Applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Possession of an FE Certificate is required OR the ability to obtain one within one year of employment.

Professional Engineer I - $29.133 Engineer - $25.556
Examples of Work
• Design or independently check the design of all bridge superstructure and substructure components as well as special/repair plans including the design of reinforced concrete box culverts, gravity retaining walls, energy dissipators and all standard highway bridge types.

• Check all structural components for structural adequacy per AASHTO specifications and NDOT Bridge Office Policies and Procedures.

• Review special/repair plans to ensure proper geometric layout, component fit and details are in accordance with the design.

• Perform structural computations utilizing calculator, spreadsheets or proprietary software.

• Perform a geometric and structural layout of different types of bridges and bridge components and communicate the details with co-workers both on paper and through the use of Microstation software.

• Review bridge plans prepared by consultants for conformance with specifications and policies.

• Review Local Public Agencies plans for adherence to specification and to Nebraska Department of Transportation Policies and Procedures.

• Provide assistance and support to consultants as needed.

• Calculate accurately the bridge pay item quantities.

• Prepares detailed structural plans (and repair plans) for simple and continuous concrete-slab, steel, pre-stressed concrete, and post- tensioned girder bridges for straight, skewed and curved bridges, and reinforced concrete box culverts using MicroStation.

• Review shop plans for conformance with design plans and specifications.

• Prepare girder shim input form and determine the girder shims through the use of the shim program or spreadsheet.

• Investigate any field problems and provide solutions for the problems in a timely manner.

• Coordinate any bridge plan revisions needed.

• Perform site inspections as needed. needed.
Qualifications / Requirements
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. Must possess a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license at the time of application and be licensed by the Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects at time of employment or be able to obtain such license within 90 days of employment. Note: If unable to fill at the Professional Engineer I level, will consider applicants at the Engineer level. Applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Possession of an FE Certificate is required OR the ability to obtain one within one year of employment.

PREFERRED: Four years minimum engineering experience in bridge design, structural engineering experience or education. Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

OTHER: Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record or have the ability to provide authorized independent transportation and be available for occasional overnight travel. Engineering degrees must be from an EAC/ABET-accredited program (or evaluated by NCEES as equivalent). Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Effective communication skills. Effective computer skills including the use of spreadsheets and proprietary software and managing computer files.

NDOT encourages applicants of all ages and experience.


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