Bridge Engineer 6 (In-Training)

Bridge Engineer 6 (In-Training) - Washington State Ferries

• Serve as the lead structural engineer on complex WSF projects.
• Design and develop fixed and movable bridges, trestles, berthing structures (e.g., dolphins and wingwalls), pedestrian facilities, and buildings.
• Conduct detailed structural analyses including seismic vulnerability assessments.
• Develop and maintain design analysis documents, hand calculations, and spreadsheet-based worksheets.
• Prepare detailed structural design drawings using CADD software and coordinate with the CADD team.
• Collaborate with WSF terminal project team members to integrate structural designs into broader project plans, address design issues, coordinating schedules, and participating in peer reviews.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight in one of more specialized structural safety programs, including Load Rating, Commercial Overweight Truck Movement, Bridge Scour, and Seismic & Tsunami Retrofit.
• Develop, maintain, and manage the official WSF bridge and structure load restriction list.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for structural components and overall project delivery, supporting budgeting and funding processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in structural engineering under the supervision of a licensed structural engineer.
• Professional Licensure – Civil (for BE4 level)
• Professional Licensure – Structural (for BE6 level)
• Holds a valid Washington State Driver’s license to support travel and site visits.

• Flexible/Hybrid work options
• Paid leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Healthcare
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Paid holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Additional Leave

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