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Position Summary

The Bridge Preservation Engineer works with relevant partners, stakeholders, institutions, and associations to further the state of the practice/knowledge and the adoption of proven as well as innovative preservation treatments by state and local highway agencies.

Primary duties include:

• Providing NCPP with the required expertise to address bridge preservation related activities, needs, and challenges;
• Identifying, promoting, and facilitating the implementation and dissemination of proven solutions, best practices, and emerging technologies for bridge preservation;
• Leading, organizing, and facilitating annual regional and quadrennial national and regional bridge preservation partnership meetings and any other related work groups/meetings/conferences as necessary or required;
• Helping to establish national and regional technical working groups on topics or technologies identified by the regional partnerships as high priorities and coordinating the activities of the groups;
• Consolidating the concerns and needs of our partners and stakeholders;
• Helping to provide an environment for learning and training;
• Supporting and participating in outreach activities;
• Serving as a technical resource and expert on research and other NCPP projects and initiatives;
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for the bridge program growth;
• Developing, organizing, facilitating, and delivering professional training courses, workshops or seminars;
• Maintaining close communications with all sectors of the bridge preservation community and providing technical advice and assistance as needed.
• The successful candidate will be required to represent NCPP at relevant meetings and events, coordinate recruiting efforts for new partners and sponsors and expand networks of preservation practitioners.  The Bridge Preservation Engineer reports to the Director of the NCPP.  Level of effort will be variable from week to week, based on activities underway and needs, but will average a commitment of 20 hours per week (50% of full time). The successful candidate will be required to travel and represent NCPP at relevant meetings and events (estimated 6 – 12 trips per year).  MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as fully remote. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Bachelors -Civil Engineering

Minimum Requirements

• A BS degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer
• Ten years of bridge engineering experience with a highway agency, such as a state or county transportation agency, or equivalent
• Progressive technical and managerial experience in bridge preservation that includes supervision of professional staff, effective internal and external communication, program development, operational oversight, and budget responsibility
• Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in organizational and strategic planning
• Ability to pursue and grow NCPP bridge program
• Ability to integrate related activities with other entities to produce continuity of effort
• History of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders in achieving common goals

Desired Qualifications

• Research experience, including as a principal investigator on competitive grants
• Extensive knowledge and experience with highway bridge maintenance operations, construction practices, materials, and bridge design

Required Application Materials

Applicants must submit

1) a detailed resume,

2) a cover letter summarizing their qualifications,

3) vision statements for outreach, education, and research as well as for program growth, and

4) names and contact information for at least three references.

Special Instructions

For full consideration, applications should be received before May 3, 2024.  Applications will be reviewed on a continuing basis thereafter until the position is filled. Nominations or questions are welcome by contacting the NCPP at 517-432-8220 or emailing hahnp@egr.msu.edu.

Work Hours

Level of effort will be variable from week to week, based on activities underway and needs, but will average a commitment of 20 hours per week (50% of full time).

Review of Applications Begins On

05/03/2024

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

https://www.pavementpreservation.org/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.