Bridge Maintenance Engineer, Civil Engineer

Bridge Maintenance Engineer, Civil Engineer 3 (CE3)
Full-time, Non-Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)
Anticipated Non-permanent is December 2026 - June 2027
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $6,384.00 - $8,583.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 11/4/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our South Puget Sound Region as a Bridge Maintenance Engineer. Are you someone who has excellent organizational skills, can manage multiple tasks and projects at the same time, appreciates the importance of good communication and follow-up, and enjoys working outdoors? Do you want to work with a great group of hard-working and dedicated individuals who maintain almost 2000 miles of forest roads in the South Puget Sound area? If so, this is the position for you!

Under the direction of the South Puget Sound Region Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the region's bridge inspection and maintenance program. You will work together with heavy equipment operators, contractors, engineers, other state agencies, and external partners to plan, implement, and complete bridge replacement, removal, and maintenance projects, as well as other road maintenance projects around the region. Your experience and skills will be used to coach and mentor other engineers in the planning, surveying, designing, and contract writing phases of timber sales and public works contracts. You will frequently use your excellent verbal, writing, and active listening skills to communicate and network with agency staff at both the region and division level. This position works under the supervision of the licensed Region Engineer to gain experience towards your Professional Engineering License.

Responsibilities:

• Annually inspect all region bridges required under L&I and WACs and open to the public within the South Puget Sound region.
• Ensure bridge inventory, inspections, and database are current, including updating load ratings as received. Determine and maintain appropriate signage for each bridge dependent upon load rating reports.
• Maintain all bridges and culverts classified as bridges by planning, designing, determining budget estimates, and coordinating routine maintenance and/or large repairs with the Region Engineer.
• Provide engineering expertise and assistance to the region timber sales and road maintenance programs.
• Design, coordinate, permit, implement, and comply with other engineering projects, including contract preparation and administration.
• Assist with Rights of Way (ROW) road assessments and reviews.
• Coordinate the region’s FEMA response.
• Act in a Project Manager role for Rock Pit Leasing.

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 
 

• A bachelor’s degree in Forest or Civil Engineering or a closely related field;
  OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Four (4) years’ experience in the use of engineering principles in relation to design and construction of forest roads and bridges. Experience needs to include the completion of 5 fish-passable stream-crossing structures or designs equivalent in complexity.
• Three (3) years’ experience in Public Works contracting and understanding of Washington State contracting and purchasing laws and regulations. 
• Experience with site mapping and knowledge of surveying principles, including the use of topographic survey equipment.

Required Competencies: 

• Knowledge of and experience in surveying and surveying principles.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.