Posting Details This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once. The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)'s Bridge Bureau is the definitive authority that is responsible for managing/performing activities related to State-owned bridges in New Mexico. This includes all activities from early planning and study phases, through design and construction, and finally, bridge inspection and management for the entire service life of a bridge. 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 is the highest non-management level of the Engineering Series and is a seasoned senior position that is accountable for complex design and design review in a designated engineering discipline. Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of agency work. Receives general direction on key objectives and when necessary, on unconventional problems. How does it get done? The primary responsibilities of this position will include: Review project plans and specifications for conformance with statutes and regulations. Conduct on-site field inspection and investigation of the field conditions of assigned projects. Apply engineering principles, practices, and methods in development and management of projects and contract administration. Provide cost-effective project solutions using accurate evaluations of field data for recommended designs. Manage statewide specific project design and project management on-call contracts. Review and negotiate proposals and cost estimates, issuing a notice of acceptance, track deliverables to ensure the scope of the project or services are achieved, modify task assignments when project scopes change, generate amendment requests to secure funding and extend contract time, and other miscellaneous contract and project management. Understand and interpret federal and state regulations as applicable to projects. Coordinate trainings/seminars/workshops for training of contractors, consultants, and agency employees on federal and state regulations. Sign and seal with professional engineering seal all final, specific project-related contracts, plans, and reports. Review plans, design contracts, construction contracts, interim and final construction inspections, requests for change orders, and administrative closeout of publicly funded construction projects. Assist with the development of department standard operating procedures that include new techniques and/or improved processes. Who are the customers? Bridge Bureau staff, District bridge personnel, consultants, and the traveling public. Ideal Candidate Bridge Bureau staff, District bridge personnel, consultants, and the traveling public. Minimum Qualification Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and four (4) 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 eight (8) 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 performed in an office setting with in-state travel, exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Jeff Vigil, (505) 490-2699 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.