Engineer Manager - Bridge Bureau (DOT/GO/PINF #19037)

Onsite$96,366 - $154,170/yrPosted Sep 24, 2026

Job details

Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$96,366 - $154,170/yr
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
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About this role

Salary

 

$46.33 - $74.12 Hourly

$96,358 - $154,173 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C12

Posting Details

 
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The Bridge Bureau supports the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Districts by providing technical expertise in bridge design, inspection, and maintenance. Within the Bridge Bureau are engineers and technicians who perform bridge design, bridge detailing, bridge inspections, maintenance of bridge inventory, bridge load ratings, bridge services during construction, and bridge specification writing. The Bridge Bureau is involved in every bridge in the State through all stages of a bridge's life: preliminary design, design, construction, routine inspection, maintenance/rehabilitation projects, demolition, and replacement.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government.

Why does the job exist?

 
The Bridge Engineer Manager will provide designs of bridges and structures for various transportation projects statewide, provide construction technical support for various bridge/structural projects, as well as supervise and direct other bridge/structural engineers and technicians within the Design Unit. Additional duties will include assisting with bridge load ratings, bridge inspections and emergency situations.

How does it get done?

 
The primary responsibilities of this Bridge Engineer Manager will include:

* Determine the project scope, including specifications and requirements, and plan out bridge and structural projects to meet
these needs and appropriate costs for bridge work items.
* Determine when bridge details and plans are complete and ready for review and distribution.
* Perform miscellaneous bridge/structural related tasks as directed by the Design Section Manager and the State Bridge
Engineer.
* Evaluate fabricator shop drawings for bridge and structural components to ensure they meet contract specifications and are
accurate for construction.

Who are the customers?

 
The NMDOT Districts and Regions, and the traveling public.

Ideal Candidate

 
The ideal candidate will have preferred education and/or experience in the following:

* Professional Engineer (PE) License in Civil Engineering as certified by the New Mexico Board of Licensure for Professional
Engineers and Professional Surveyors (NMBLPEPS).
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution, with a focus on relevant advanced structural
engineering disciplines.
* Proficiency in Computer Aided Drafting/Design (AutoCAD), Mathcad, Excel and bridge design software/programs.
* Bridge/structural design calculations and plan preparation, and design and construction specifications.
* Demonstrated supervising and management experience.

Minimum Qualification

 
Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and five (5) years of engineering experience, one (1) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be certified by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Employment requires successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam and is conditional pending results.

Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required, and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

 
Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Extensive use of personal computer. Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state travel may be required.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Ben Najera, 505-629-5761 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

 
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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