Initial Posting Date: 07/15/2026
Application Deadline:08/05/2026
Agency:Department of Transportation
Salary Range:$8,159 - $12,658
Position Type:Employee
Position Title:State Structure Quality Engineer
Job Description:Professional Engineer 2 - State Structure Quality EngineerOregon Department of TransportationDelivery & Operations Division - Statewide Project Delivery Branch Construction Section / Structure Services UnitSalemThe role: As the
state structure quality engineer, you will travel across Oregon to visit projects to ensure proper implementation of plans and specifications, proper handling and installation of materials, and statewide uniformity in construction and construction inspection practices. You will also advise, assist and coordinate between our agency's sections, regions and consultants to support efficient communication, change analysis and field interpretations of contract requirements.
A day in the life:- Identify solutions and resolve problems encountered while constructing bridges and other structures.
- Provide expert construction inspection instruction and support to inspectors and other field personnel.
- Visit all structure construction project sites frequently to monitor construction processes and issues; drive a passenger vehicle in cities and on highways statewide daily.
- Maintain professional and collaborative working relationships with field construction personnel and contractors.
- Review and inspect structure construction projects for adherence to specifications and conformance to best construction practices.
- Recommend improvements to structure designs, specifications, materials and construction practices.
- Develop and administer the Bridge Construction Inspector Training Program; direct and/or train field personnel in inspection techniques of structure construction projects.
- Provide technical expertise on the constructability of structure designs and review construction plans and specifications prior to advertisement.
- Investigate and make recommendations regarding new methods or equipment used in the construction of structures.
- Assemble and correlate data gathered from structure construction projects and prepare reports recommending changes or improvements in construction processes or designs.
- Extensive statewide travel required with occasional extended workdays and night work.
- Outdoor work at project sites is expected more than 50% of the time and involves exposure to traffic, terrain, construction and weather hazards.
- To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email
What's in it for you:- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
- Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
- The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
Want to know about new job postings? Subscribeto receive weekly email notifications!Minimum qualifications:Possession of a Civil Engineering (CE) license in the State of Oregon
OR the ability to obtain license within six months of hire.
OR Possession of a Structural Engineering (SE) license in the State of Oregon
OR the ability to obtain license within six months of hire.
ANDThree years of licensed experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of the position.
Note: If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain a temporary permit to practice engineering, pursuant to ORS 672.109, within six months from date of hire.
Special qualifications:Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What we'd like to see:If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.
- Demonstrated leadership and people skills.
- Skilled in a broad range of engineering principles and knowledgeable of construction practices related to bridges.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver formal training related to bridge construction.
How to apply: - Complete the following required steps:
- Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
- Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section above.
- Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
- Please address your cover letter to Scott Nelson, P.E., State Structure Services Engineer.
- Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
- You must upload your cover letter in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of the application.
- Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
- After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
- If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
Need help?Additional information:- We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
- The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
- We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
- We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
- You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).
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