larry o'donnell of fhwa chicago hs for agricultural sciences shadow day 02-08-12
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Presentation by Larry O'Donnell of FHWA on Careers in Transportation - Chicago HS for Agricultural Sciences Shadow Day 02-08-12TRANSCRIPT
Careers In Transportation……Structural (Bridge) Engineering
Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
Job Shadow Program
February 8, 2012
Topics
Introduction Background
– Engineering– Structural (Bridge) Engineering
Career ladders Knowledge, skills and abilities for
success Guidance for those interested in
Bridges
Who am I?
Larry O’Donnell Senior Structural Engineer
– Bridge Management and Inspection Federal Highway Administration
– Resource Center
What do Engineers do?
EngineeringWhat is Engineering?
– The application of scientific principles to practical ends for the design, construction and operation of efficient and economical structures, equipment, and systems
Structural (Bridge) Engineering
The application of scientific principles to practical ends for the design, construction and operation of efficient and economical structures (Bridges), equipment, and systems
What is a Bridge?
Bridge. A structure including supports erected over a depression or an obstruction, such as water, highway, or railway, and having a track or passageway for carrying traffic or other moving loads, and having an opening measured along the center of the roadway of more than 20 feet between undercopings of abutments or spring lines of arches, or extreme ends of openings for multiple boxes; it may also include multiple pipes, where the clear distance between openings is less than half of the smaller contiguous opening. (NBIS - 23 CFR 650.305)
What is a Bridge?
Bridges
What materials are used to build bridges?
Built with various materials– Concrete– Steel– Timber– Composites (fiber reinforced polymers)
How many highway bridges are there in the U.S.?
There are over 603,000 highway bridges in the U.S.– The average age is about 45 years– Some are in good condition– Some are in fair condition– Some are in poor condition
Inspected periodically– Typically every 24 months
A lot of work needs and limited resources ($)
Bridge Management
Planning Programming Design
– New and repairs Construction Operation
– Inspection and maintenance
What do I do?
Review and evaluate Bridge Management System (BMS) software and concepts, and the integration of BMS with other management systems
What do I do?
Provide technical advice, assistance and leadership to:– FHWA Division office, Resource Center,
Headquarters personnel– State, local and regional agency officials– High level officials of industry, associations,
and groups
What do I do?
Interpret extremely complex data, policy, legislation and regulations, procedures, requirements, and technological advancements
Furnish assistance in the most complex and unique issues which develop and which have been resistant to resolution through normal approaches
What do I do?
Provide technical expertise to FHWA Headquarters’ policy officials
Take a lead role in developing national policy, in evaluating new techniques, and in developing approaches for agency wide use
What do I do?
Plan and implement national efforts for extremely complex, broad-based initiatives for technological advances and technology transfer
Plan, implement, and evaluate sophisticated models as tests of potential national initiatives
What do I do?
Troubleshoot complex policy and technology problems
Foster new partnerships, marketing approaches, and customer participation
Serve on intra-agency task forces to furnish expert advice and representation
What do I do?
Lead teams at the regional/multi-regional level which address significant regional issues
Provide training in engineering concepts for bridge inspectors, routine bridge inspection procedures and use of BMS software
What do I do?
Provide bridge management and inspection: – Technical Assistance – Technology Deployment – Training
What do I need to know?
Program Knowledge– Thorough knowledge and understanding of
the linkages of the highway bridge program to the overall surface transportation program, including knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and policies
Technical Knowledge– Advanced knowledge of highway
bridge/structural engineering theories, standards and practices
What do I need to know?
What do I need to be able to do?
Professional Ability– Establish and maintain effective working
relationships that promote leadership, negotiation, cooperation and teamwork, including the ability to identify and foster new and innovative partnerships and avenues for marketing one's expertise in structural engineering
Outreach Ability– Effectively draw upon my knowledge and
expertise to advance and achieve organizational goals and mission
– Effectively express and present ideas in writing and in person to communicate technical and program information
– Effectively negotiate and market my skills
What do I need to be able to do?
What do I have?
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering theories, concepts, principles, methods, practices, standards, and/or procedures related to Bridge Management Systems (BMS) and National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as they apply to Federal Highway projects
What do I have?
Broad knowledge of BMS and NBIS programs as conducted within the FHWA, including the applicable laws and regulations, policies, operational and/or technical demands, program interrelationships, program precedents, and customer needs
What do I have?
The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including demonstrated ability to develop and present briefings and training, as well as prepare highly technical reports and standards
What do I have?
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships which promote leadership, negotiations, cooperation and teamwork, including the ability to identify and foster new and innovative partnerships and avenues for marketing FHWA expertise
What are my qualifications?
Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer NHI Certified Instructor 22 years of experience with FHWA in
structural (bridge) engineering positions– Design, Construction, Inspection,
Management
Career Ladders
Technical
Managerial/Supervisory
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for Success
Advanced math and science knowledge Good communication skills
– written and oral Advanced computer application skills Ability to use knowledge and skills
efficiently and effectively Team work
Guidance
Guidance for those interested in Structural (Bridge) Engineering
Complete a BSCE degree with structural specialty– Internship with DOTs, Consultants,
Contractors, etc. Get advanced degree Get experience and professional
registration
Structural (Bridge) Engineers are needed and you can
become one!
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Questions
Larry O’Donnell, PESr. Structural Engineer FHWA-Resource Center 4749 Lincoln Mall DriveMatteson, IL 60443(708) 283-3502(708) 283-3501 Larry.O’[email protected]
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/resourcecenter/index.cfm
http://www.usajobs.gov/
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/