Welcome to the Bureau of Structures and Geotechnical Services! Here, new engineers are presented with a wide range of analysis and design experiences that will challenge and grow their skills.

As a new engineer, you'll have the chance to explore various tasks, including: 

• Hydrology
• River Hydraulics
• Surveying
• Bridge Sizing and Selection
• Road Geometric Design
• Bridge Drainage Systems
• Soils and Foundation Engineering
• Structural Analysis
• Reinforced Concrete Design
• Prestressed Concrete Design
• Structural Steel Design
• Concrete Box Design
• Retaining Wall System Design
• Bridge Cost Estimating
• Construction Problem Solving
• Computer Aided Drafting
• Software Development

Once you've gained experience in bridge design, you can choose to specialize in one of the following areas:

• Bridge Design
• Software Development
• Signing and Lighting Structures
• Standards and Manual Development
• Bridge Inspection
• Load Rating and Evaluation

Professional Development Opportunities in Topeka

• Washburn University
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• ASCE Technical Groups
• ASCE Young Members Forum
• Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (KSPE)
• National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)

Non-Degree Technical Positions

The Bureau of Structures and Geotechnical Services offers many challenging, non-degree, technical positions, including:

• Engineering Technician
• Engineering Technician Associate
• Application Developer II
• Technical Support Consultant I
• Engineering Technician Senior
• Management Systems Analyst I
• Engineering Technician Specialist

These non-degree technical positions challenge employees with a diversity of technical experiences, including:

• Computer Aided Drafting (CADD)
• Highway and Bridge Geometrics
• Plan Detail Checks and Quantity
• Calculations
• Bridge Inspection
• Bridge Evaluation and Rating Investigations
• Special Bridge Inspections, Diving, Ultrasonic Testing
• Database Generation and Maintenance
• Web Page Development and Maintenance
• Hardware and Operating System
• Installation and Maintenance

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