Manager, Engineering( DOT/GO/PINF#19045)

Manager, Engineering( DOT/GO/PINF#19045) State of New Mexico - 3.5 Las Cruces, NM Job Details Full-time $44.98 - $71.96 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Professional Engineer Full Job Description Posting Details This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant's lists may be screening more than once. The Bridge Bureau supports the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Districts by providing technical expertise in bridge design, construction, inspection, management and maintenance. Within the Bridge Bureau is the Bridge Design Section consisting of engineers and technicians who perform bridge design calculations; bridge plan set development for new bridges, bridge rehabilitations and bridge preservation; perform bridge inspections to develop scopes of work; management of bridge inventory; bridge load rating analyses; construction engineering support; and bridge specification writing. The Bridge Bureau is involved in every state-owned bridge in New Mexico through all stages of a bridge's life: preliminary design, final design, construction, routine inspection, bridge maintenance and rehabilitation projects, demolition, and replacement. As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to received three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government. Why does the job exist? This position exists to provide designs of bridges and structures for various transportation projects statewide, provides construction technical support for various bridge/structural projects , as well as supervise and direct other bridge/structural engineers and technicians within the Design Unit. Additional duties may include assisting with bridge inspections, bridge load ratings and assisting with emergency situations. How does it get done? The primary responsibilities of this position will include: 1. Design, prepare, and provide bridge and structural plans for various bridge and structural projects on a statewide basis. 2. Scope and plan out bridge and structural projects. 3. Provide support to District offices on their bridge and structural needs. 4. Prepare AutoCAD drawings that accurately reflect the existing site conditions and the impact of the proposed design. 5. Review fabricator shop drawings for components of bridges and other structures under construction to verify accuracy and compliance with the contract documents. 6. Perform miscellaneous bridge/structural related tasks as directed by the Design Section Manager and the State Bridge Engineer. Who are the customers? The NMDOT Districts and Regions, and the traveling public. Ideal Candidate The NMDOT Districts and Regions, and the traveling public. Minimum Qualification Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and five (5) years of engineering experience, one (1) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be certified by the

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as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results. Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is substantially performed in an office setting with occasional field visits. Extensive use of computer monitors, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and telephone usage, and extended periods of sitting.

Exposure to:

inclement weather, traffic, construction equipment, heights, confined spaces, hazardous chemicals, and heavy lifting. Occasional travel is required. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Ben Najera, (505) 629-5761 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.