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Transportation, Department of

Civil Engineer-Trans - Structures Engineer 

Job Announcement Code(s): 10-00413

County(ies):
Dane
Classification Title: / JAC:
  Job Working Title:
CIVIL ENGINEER-TRANSPR 10-00413
    Civil Engineer Trans - Structures Design & Development

Type of Employment:
Full Time (40 hrs/week)
Salary:
$43,219 - $50,920 annually, depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits! A six-month probationary period is required. This position is in pay schedule 14, pay range 46.
Special Qualifications:
Upon hire, candidate must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a 4-year engineering degree, OR, possess a PE for the State of Wisconsin (Registration as a Professional Engineer), OR, possess an EIT (Engineer-In-Training) license for the State of Wisconsin.
Contact:
Tammy Haack, Human Resources Specialist; 608-267-8932; Tammy.Haack@dot.wi.gov
Bargaining Unit:
Engineering
Area of Competition:
Open
Deadline to Apply:
3/19/2010
Applications must be submitted online by Friday, March 19, 2010 in order to receive consideration.
Exam Information:
Exam cannot be previewed.

Help build and maintain Wisconsin bridges by joining our Structures Engineering Team!

WisDOT is recruiting to fill Civil Engineer-Transportation positions within our Bureau of Structures (BOS), Design and Development Sections. These Structural Engineer positions will work at our Hill Farms Office Building in Madison (Dane County). The list of eligible candidates generated from this recruitment will only be used to fill Structures vacancies and may be used to fill other vacancies that occur within the next twelve months.

Candidates from the 2008 Civil Engineer-Trans recruitment must apply directly to this recruitment in order to receive consideration for these Structures opportunities.

DOT is located on Madison's near-west side directly on the Madison Metro route and offers low-cost parking, an on-site cafeteria and credit union, and plenty of nearby restaurants and shopping venues. DOT also has an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee’s wellness and health, including fitness programs, counseling services, healthy living programs and brown bag sessions that cover a variety of topics. For more information about DOT, visit our website at http://dot.wi.gov .

Job Duties:   

The Structural Engineer position will be responsible for the routine design of DOT bridges. These include new bridges with vertical curves and skews, as well as the rehabilitation and repair of existing bridges. These various structures may be designed in steel or concrete. The Structural Engineer produces design sketches for both new bridges and the maintenance of existing structures. This person also answers questions from the Engineering Specialists and Technicians during plan preparation.


The Structural Development Rating Engineer position is responsible for the routine ratings and load postings of DOT bridges. The ratings will be performed on new and existing bridges. This may include details, project correspondence, and meetings with regional bridge personal. This position assists on projects and performs activities involving civil and structural engineering analysis systems; bridge rating manual; structural research and projects; Finite Element Modeling (FEM) for bridges, and performance of structural engineering services which develop statewide policy and procedure, for transportation structures.

Special Notes:   

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this recruitment/announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include fingerprinting.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

· Knowledge of structural design/analysis theories, indeterminate structural analysis methods, elastic and plastic design methods, load resistance-factor design.


· Knowledge of Finite Element Modeling Systems and techniques.


· Knowledge of structural steel design and welding principles.


· Knowledge of reinforced concrete design.


· Knowledge of pre-stressed concrete theory and design.


· Knowledge of physics, statics and dynamics.


· Knowledge of American Concrete Institute Design Code.


· Knowledge of technical writing and specification writing.


· Knowledge of computer hardware and software basics.


· Knowledge of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Specifications for Highway Bridges.


· Knowledge of structural analysis with advanced study in the areas of concrete design, steel design, and pre-stressed concrete design.


· Knowledge of Mechanics of Material as it applies to bridges and bridge construction.


· Knowledge of advanced mathematics including calculus, geometry and trigonometry.

How To Apply:   

If you have not already done so, you will need to create an account. After you are logged in and are viewing the announcement, click "Apply Now." You will be asked to provide your personal information, attach a resume, and then complete the exam (by clicking "View Exam Options" and then "Take Exam").  The exam inquires of your engineering qualifications.  Those candidates that appear to be the most qualified will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Please address questions regarding the application process to Tammy Haack at Tammy.Haack@dot.wi.gov  or at (608) 267-8932.

 

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