In the Washington State Department of Transportation, Bridge and Structures Office or Washington State Ferries is a registered professional engineer in the branch of mechanical, electrical, civil or structural engineering.
• Prepares specifications, cost estimates, and construction working day schedules for complex structure AND either maintains current bridge cost estimate data OR library of structural standard specifications and Statewide General Special Provisions.
Bridge Engineer 5's are distinguished from Bridge Engineer 4's by the responsibility Bridge Engineer 5's have for bridge program management or design of complex bridges and structures a majority of the time. Bridge Engineer 5's have the ability to assume the responsibility for the entire range of technical bridge engineering functions, for all types of bridges and for the design of other related structures.
As a program manager positions are responsible for the administration of a statewide design program, serve as a statewide expert consultant to regional and headquarters staff, and prioritize projects statewide.
Knowledge of: Bridge engineering codes such as AASHTO and AISC and bridge engineering software; advanced engineering principles in the discipline of civil, structural, mechanical or electrical; bridge design concepts.
Ability to: Manage projects; train junior engineers; prepare design calculations and plans for complex bridge projects.
A Bachelor of Science degree involving major study in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, plus one year experience as a Bridge Engineer 4 or equivalent.
• Registration as a professional engineer in the branch of civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering in the state of Washington or another state, based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington and two years experience as a Lead Inspector at a Bridge Engineer 4 level or equivalent.
• Registration as a professional engineer in the branch of civil, mechanical or electrical engineering in the state of Washington or another state, based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington and two years minimum mechanical or electrical experience at the Bridge Engineer 4 level or equivalent.
• Selective certification may be authorized for a mechanical, or electrical license as required.
• Applicants qualifying through the licensing equivalency option must achieve professional registration through reciprocity as an engineer in the branch of civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering in the state of Washington within six months of appointment to this class.
• Possession of a valid driver's license may be required.