Department

Department of Transportation

Division

Engineering/Planning

Salary

$100,138.00 - $113,532.00

Job Profile

JC-02770918-65 - Transportation Principal Engineer (DOT) (Bridge) (IFPTE Local 400 DOT)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00

Opening Date

January 24, 2026

Closing Date

February 2, 2026

Job Requisition Number

JR100934 Transportation Principal Engineer (DOT) (Bridge) (Open)

Pay Grade

C00037 A

Classification

Transportation Principal Engineer (DOT) (Bridge) (IFPTE Local 400 DOT)

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Department of Transportation (DOT), to perform moderately complex technical work in professional civil engineering in the area of specialization indicated by the title in the class of position; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom are received general directions which afford the opportunity for the use of independent judgement and making of technical decisions of moderate difficulty.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Assists in planning, assigning, supervising, and reviewing the work of subordinate(s); may supervise subordinate(s), as assigned.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Within the Department of Transportation (DOT), to perform moderately complex technical work in professional civil engineering in the area of specialization indicated by the title in the class of position.

     

Within Bridge Engineering: To assist in planning, supervising  and overseeing the work of subordinate engineers performing bridge engineering duties in overseeing the safety of all types of bridges; to perform complex bridge loading rating analyses in-house and oversee consultant load ratings; to oversee and manage the development of scopes of work and contract documents for bridge maintenance and preservation including distribution of quantities, specifications and estimates, and to oversee and manage the administration of same; to plan, oversee and perform bridge inspections, to prepare bridge inspection reports, to review consultant inspections, to respond to bridge related emergencies, and to perform final inspections as required; to manage staff, escort and review vehicle permits for capacity, clearance and safety on highways and bridges.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of engineering principles and practices of the area of specialization indicated in the title of the class of position and the ability to apply such principles and practices; a thorough knowledge of  engineering fundamentals and techniques that are commonly used to resolve problems which regularly occur administratively and in the field involving the area of specialization; considerable skill in the use of  current  computer aided engineering technology; a thorough knowledge of all relevant AASHTO bridge, traffic, and highway design codes; the ability to apply engineering principles and practices to troubleshoot a variety of field problems and recommend solutions; the ability to read and interpret all types of plans and specifications; the ability to plan, assign, supervise and review the work of subordinates; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, public officials and the general public; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Graduation from a college or university with at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field and an Engineer-in-Training certificate (EIT). OR master’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field with four (4) years of experience, OR a doctorate in civil engineering, OR a Professional Engineer License (PE); and

Experience: Possess at least six (6) years of experience in the area of specialization indicated in the title for this position.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment, applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field must at least possess, an Engineer-in-Training certificate OR Professional Engineer’s License of registration issued by the Rhode Island State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers or a State licensing board which offers reciprocity with the State of Rhode Island; must maintain such registration as a condition of employment.

Supplemental Information

Excellent computer skills, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software. Knowledge of AutoCAD is desirable.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.