What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Engineer position at St. Louis County, MO?
The St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works has an opportunity for a dedicated, energetic Engineer to join the Bridge Engineering and Inspection team. The Engineer will perform project management for Federal and County funded bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, assist in completion of in-house design plans and calculations, perform bridge inspections and review engineering calculations and design plans.
The qualifications of the selected individual will determine whether the position is filled at level I, II or III. The starting salary range for each position is:
Project Manager I: $55,536 - $66,643
Project Manager II $64,188 - $77,022
Project Manager III: $68,993 - $82,784
Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit
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Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
Manage Federal and County funded bridge/structural replacement projects from conceptual design through bidding.
Seal design plans and calculations following current AASHTO, MoDOT and Department of Transportation Design Codes/Policies.
Create and review complex plans and design calculations for bridge and culvert projects.
Inspect County bridges and culverts on annual basis including element level and safety inspections per Federal Highway Administration.
Meet with staff or other assigned professionals to discuss project status.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
A current, valid driver's license is required.
Project Manager I: Candidates should at minimum possess a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or related Engineering field from an ABET accredited school. Progression to a Project Manager II will occur upon obtaining qualifications for the level II position.
Project Manager II: Candidates should have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) and be registered as an Engineering Intern with the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors. Progression to a Project Manager III will occur upon obtaining qualifications for the level III position.
Project Manager III: Candidates should be a Registered Professional Engineer by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors; or a Registered Professional Architect by the Missouri Board of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors, and five years of practical experience.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Salary : $55,536 - $66,643