Oregon State Government Jobs
Assistant Roadway Engineer
Oregon State Government Jobs, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Initial Posting Date:
08/15/2024
Application Deadline:
08/26/2024
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range:
$6,454 - $10,013
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Assistant Roadway Engineer
Job Description:
Professional Engineer 1 – Assistant Roadway EngineerOregon Department of TransportationInterstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) ProgramPortland, Oregon
|
Vancouver, Washington
The role:
Leave your mark on history. Join the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program to help build a replacement Interstate Bridge that will span generations. You will also be part of a team that is modernizing the Interstate 5 corridor for travelers of today and tomorrow.
Join this historic effort by supporting its design and construction. We are currently seeking an
assistant roadway engineer .
The Interstate Bridge Replacement
(IBR) program
is a mega infrastructure program with national significance led jointly by the states of Oregon and Washington. Its purpose is to address regional safety and mobility challenges facing the Interstate 5 highway system by replacing the aging bridge over the Columbia River between Portland, Ore. and Vancouver, Wash. The
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
and
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
are working together to develop solutions that improve seismic resiliency, bolster safety, reduce congestion, provide reliable public and active transportation, and facilitate better freight movement. The program has
received
more than $2 billion in
federal grant funding
and continues to seek further federal funding to build a bridge that keeps people and our economy moving into the future. The two states have also committed a
billion dollars each
to bring these improvements to fruition.
Join the IBR program for a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the local community and region that will reverberate for decades.
This position will be a State of Oregon employee(s) based in Portland and work out of the program’s joint office in Vancouver. This is a hybrid remote position with expectation of in-office work 1-2 days a week, on average, or as business needs demand to collaborate with cross-discipline colleagues and program leadership.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through
our values, commitments, strategies and actions .
Our first application screening is scheduled for
8 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024 . We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
A day in the life:
Participate on program teams and projects and oversee design and preparations of the roadway portions of plans and estimates.
Conduct research, evaluate information across the agency, and provide details and data that will lead to agency methods and procedures.
Provide recommendations for projects to ensure they can be completed on time.
Assist the IBR senior roadway engineer and design manager with technical review and coordination.
Review and recommend approval, revision or denial of submitted design exception letters.
Review or assign the review of consultant plans for compliance with design standards for various roadway features.
Advise the consultant with development-related questions needing response from both ODOT and WSDOT or technical services as well as the FHWA and Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Review plans for compliance with design standards and serve as the engineer of record on projects designed by non-registered crew staff unless a senior designer is assigned for oversight.
Assume the responsibilities of the senior designer in their absence and represent the senior designer at crew, technical, public and program team meetings.
Advise quality assurance staff on the review of the complex IBR Program when requested.
Work primarily in an office environment with hybrid work options available - research and data gathering projects require statewide travel and occasional exposure to traffic.
Minimum qualifications:
A valid Professional Engineer's (PE) license in civil, structural, or transportation-related engineering.
Note:
If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain professional registration in Oregon within six months of hire.
PE licensure in Washington will be required after hire – this is not required at time of application.
Special qualifications:
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What we’d like to see:
Experience working on roadway and highway design.
Experience with developing final plans sets (PS&E) and coordinating with construction.
Experience working with travel modeling, safety, and traffic analysis.
Experience working as a team player on a multi-discipline, multi-agency program including the demonstrated ability to coordinate between various teams and agencies.
Experience working and leading tasks on a fast-paced and high-profile program.
How to apply:
Complete the following required steps:
Fill out the application or attach a resume.
Complete questionnaire.
After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire.
If you are a veteran, you may receive preference .
Next Steps:
If selected to move forward, you will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview.
Need help?
For questions, call 971-273-8687 or email
ODOTRecruitmentEM@odot.oregon.gov .
Additional information:
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Monday, 8/26/2024, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications.
We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
This classification is currently undergoing a statewide classification study.
We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates,
not
including current ODOT employees .
You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.
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08/15/2024
Application Deadline:
08/26/2024
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range:
$6,454 - $10,013
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Assistant Roadway Engineer
Job Description:
Professional Engineer 1 – Assistant Roadway EngineerOregon Department of TransportationInterstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) ProgramPortland, Oregon
|
Vancouver, Washington
The role:
Leave your mark on history. Join the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) program to help build a replacement Interstate Bridge that will span generations. You will also be part of a team that is modernizing the Interstate 5 corridor for travelers of today and tomorrow.
Join this historic effort by supporting its design and construction. We are currently seeking an
assistant roadway engineer .
The Interstate Bridge Replacement
(IBR) program
is a mega infrastructure program with national significance led jointly by the states of Oregon and Washington. Its purpose is to address regional safety and mobility challenges facing the Interstate 5 highway system by replacing the aging bridge over the Columbia River between Portland, Ore. and Vancouver, Wash. The
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
and
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
are working together to develop solutions that improve seismic resiliency, bolster safety, reduce congestion, provide reliable public and active transportation, and facilitate better freight movement. The program has
received
more than $2 billion in
federal grant funding
and continues to seek further federal funding to build a bridge that keeps people and our economy moving into the future. The two states have also committed a
billion dollars each
to bring these improvements to fruition.
Join the IBR program for a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the local community and region that will reverberate for decades.
This position will be a State of Oregon employee(s) based in Portland and work out of the program’s joint office in Vancouver. This is a hybrid remote position with expectation of in-office work 1-2 days a week, on average, or as business needs demand to collaborate with cross-discipline colleagues and program leadership.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through
our values, commitments, strategies and actions .
Our first application screening is scheduled for
8 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024 . We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
A day in the life:
Participate on program teams and projects and oversee design and preparations of the roadway portions of plans and estimates.
Conduct research, evaluate information across the agency, and provide details and data that will lead to agency methods and procedures.
Provide recommendations for projects to ensure they can be completed on time.
Assist the IBR senior roadway engineer and design manager with technical review and coordination.
Review and recommend approval, revision or denial of submitted design exception letters.
Review or assign the review of consultant plans for compliance with design standards for various roadway features.
Advise the consultant with development-related questions needing response from both ODOT and WSDOT or technical services as well as the FHWA and Federal Transit Administration (FTA).
Review plans for compliance with design standards and serve as the engineer of record on projects designed by non-registered crew staff unless a senior designer is assigned for oversight.
Assume the responsibilities of the senior designer in their absence and represent the senior designer at crew, technical, public and program team meetings.
Advise quality assurance staff on the review of the complex IBR Program when requested.
Work primarily in an office environment with hybrid work options available - research and data gathering projects require statewide travel and occasional exposure to traffic.
Minimum qualifications:
A valid Professional Engineer's (PE) license in civil, structural, or transportation-related engineering.
Note:
If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain professional registration in Oregon within six months of hire.
PE licensure in Washington will be required after hire – this is not required at time of application.
Special qualifications:
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What we’d like to see:
Experience working on roadway and highway design.
Experience with developing final plans sets (PS&E) and coordinating with construction.
Experience working with travel modeling, safety, and traffic analysis.
Experience working as a team player on a multi-discipline, multi-agency program including the demonstrated ability to coordinate between various teams and agencies.
Experience working and leading tasks on a fast-paced and high-profile program.
How to apply:
Complete the following required steps:
Fill out the application or attach a resume.
Complete questionnaire.
After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire.
If you are a veteran, you may receive preference .
Next Steps:
If selected to move forward, you will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview.
Need help?
For questions, call 971-273-8687 or email
ODOTRecruitmentEM@odot.oregon.gov .
Additional information:
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Monday, 8/26/2024, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications.
We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
This classification is currently undergoing a statewide classification study.
We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates,
not
including current ODOT employees .
You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.
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