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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00051921 |
Description Activated On: 9/18/2026 8:23:31 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Serves as a Bridge Design Quality Assurance Engineer, responsible for completing tasks related to the quality assurance program for bridge design for one or more Districts. Assists an Assistant Chief Bridge Engineer in the development of engineering policies in bridge design. Works with minimal supervision while applying engineering practices and principles to make sound decisions and judgments related to the completion of work assignments. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Reports to an Assistant Chief Bridge Engineer and performs the following duties: Resolves bridges related construction and/or material problems. Provides solutions to civil engineers in order to address quality concerns or improve bridge design. Reviews and monitors the work of civil engineers responsible for project development and assist with resolution when issues arise. Reviews price proposals submitted by a consultant or contractor and recommends acceptance/rejection. Assists by serving as a member of the Department’s selection team at selection and price negotiation meetings. Performs parametric studies in highly technical areas to recommend to adopt and implement Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Specifications. Reviews and recommends approval for Engineering Computing program systems & user manuals to implement LRFD specifications. Assists with the review and revisions of statewide publications, manuals, and standards for LRFD specifications. Reviews and/or performs on an as needed basis in-depth inspections of existing Interstate, major and/or complex bridges and makes recommendations for their repair, rehabilitation or replacement. Conducts quality assurance reviews of bridge design and construction loading activities performed by the Districts. Provides guidance and consultation to resolve bridge engineering problems. Assists in the development of statewide bridge design criteria, standards and construction specifications as part of the LRFD efforts, makes related recommendations, and assists with implementation. Develops and provides technical training to bridge staff (Central Office and Districts) for assigned subjects. Participates in research project(s) as technical advisor or a review panel member. Develops technical logic for computer programs, conducts acceptance testing and parametric studies. Provides staff support for Department's participation in American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) activities in assigned areas of expertise. Serves on in-house and outside committees in areas beneficial to the Department. Attends conferences, seminars and meetings to obtain information beneficial to the Department and represents at conferences and meetings. Inspects bridges/structures for scoping field views to evaluate structural integrity or to assist Districts on an as-needed basis. Prepares correspondence and/or technical reports related to bridge engineering, Departmental policies and procedures, and other related matters. Works with all Central Office Bureaus, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), consultants, contractors, districts, and various outside technical and professional agencies. Performs other related duties as directed by Assistant Chief Bridge Engineer or Chief Bridge Engineer. This PD does not include every duty of the position and other duties outside of this PD may be asked. Safety (all employees): 1. Assess your environment and be responsible for your safety, the safety of co-workers, and the public. 2. Attend required safety training and adhere to the requirements of all safety manuals, policies, and laws. 3. Immediately report to your supervisor any incident, unsafe practice, or near miss. 4. When in an enclosed environment (office buildings, confined spaces, flagger stations, equipment pinch points, etc), know your evacuation process and escape route, your communication protocols, and appropriately react in the event of an incident. 5.Evaluate contractor operations: • Immediately stop unsafe actions • Engage in ongoing safety dialogue with the contractor’s leadership 6. Promote a CULTURE that emphasizes SAFETY as a core value: • Immediately stop any unsafe actions. • Incorporate safety into all discussions, deliberations, and decisions. • Continuously communicate the safety direction. • Inspire employees to be a MODEL for safety. • Encourage and support safety initiatives and programs by participating and involving staff. • Recognize safety daily. • Acknowledge EXTRAORDINARY achievements. • Learn and improve through After Action Reviews (AAR's) • Enforce accountability. Succession Planning Take an active role in succession planning by completing a Career Development Plan in collaboration with the supervisor. In conjunction with the supervisor, participate in knowledge management/transfer by identifying key aspects of the job and sharing explicit and tacit program/technical knowledge with other employees. Department Green Plan Policy: As part of PennDOT’s MS4 obligations including NPDES Permit compliance and stockpile good housekeeping, all Construction Inspection Employee, Manager & Supervisor and Maintenance Employee, Manager & Supervisor PD’s must include the following statement: Commit to following the Departments Green Plan Policy (Pub 712) and the associated principles. Failure to comply with Department Green Plan Policy shall be documented in employee’s performance review. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): For Rank and File employees: Unless directed otherwise by your supervisor or manager, comply with stated work hours for the 7.5/8.0 hour day. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Makes recommendations regarding complex engineering decisions in structural and bridge engineering. Makes recommendations regarding moderately complex structures for design approval, and analysis of complex structural issues. Reviews and recommends for approval consultants' engineering proposals, preliminary plans, foundation designs, final plans, contract proposals, and construction phase submissions for all Interstate, major and complex bridges to ensure cost effectiveness and compliance with design policies and standards in assigned District(s). Reviews and recommends for approval submissions for most Bridge types and structures. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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