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The Federal Highway Administration is hiring Bridge Engineers (GS-0810-12/13 - from $88,621 to $171,268 annually) in multiple locations throughout the United States. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/848871200 (open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the USA, as well as Career Transition: CTAP, ICTAP, or RPL Federal employees). Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to the local Division Office Administrator using the subject “[Name of State] Bridge Engineer Position” and the grade level(s) for which you want to apply. This job announcement closes on 11/10/2025 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

The Federal Highway Administration provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance, and preservation of the Nation’s highways, bridges, and tunnels. FHWA also conducts research and provides technical assistance to state and local agencies to improve safety, mobility, and to encourage innovation.

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The employee serves as a structural engineer for a Federal Highway Administration Division Office with responsibility for managing and promoting Federal-aid Highway Programs applicable to bridges and other structures throughout the state. The employee coordinates and evaluates structural programs and assists coworkers in their Division Office in addressing technically complex or controversial issues related to project-specific structural applications.

As a Bridge Engineer, you will:

  • Evaluate and promote improvements in a Division Office's administration of Federal-aid Highway Programs for bridges and structures, and encourage the use of enhanced planning, design, construction, preservation, inspection, and maintenance practices for structures.
  • Provide oversight of Division Office compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and the National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS) and recommend improvements.
  • Maintain and conduct an oversight program for bridges and structures under design and construction to ensure there is complete coordination with the responsible Division Office staff and state representatives.
  • Conducts engineering/special studies for evaluation of the state's structures design and construction program and related matters; reviews and provides final acceptance of research proposals regarding structures or structural materials; and processes reviews with the State and/or Division Office.

The ideal candidate for this position is a seasoned mid-career structural engineering professional with project management experience in bridge design, bridge construction inspection, and bridge program management.

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