Bridge Inspection Engineer

About the role

You will find yourself atop, diving under, or alongside various bridges across the Midwest, assessing their condition. You can take pride in the fact that you’ll be performing critical, essential work that few others are capable of. Assessing what bridges need repairing, and when, is an essential component to keeping the traveling public safe – and that’s where the rewarding part of the work comes in.

We’re looking for problem-solvers who can use sight, sounds, and touch to provide fundamental inspection and be ready for anything. This role suits lovers of the great outdoors — your work will inherently take you outside, seeing different areas of the country in a variety of settings. You must not be afraid to get dirty: the work is physical, requiring you to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and conditions resemble a construction zone. Accuracy and detail in reports are just as important as discovering deficiencies; submitting thorough reports is crucial to ensuring public safety. As someone who knows the business, we expect you to mentor, empower, and guide fellow staff, and we encourage career growth.

Travel & schedule

Work is mostly in Wisconsin and Michigan, occasionally Florida during winter months. Mobilizations last up to two weeks at a time. Travel expenses are covered. Expect about 65% of your time in the field and 35% in the office.

Responsibilities

• Function as part of a team to complete initial, routine, underwater, in-depth, and non-redundant steel tension member inspections of fixed, movable, pedestrian, and signature bridges; dams; hydraulic structures; and other miscellaneous structures for federal, state, local agencies and private owners using National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and other relevant standards.
• Use various access techniques including under-bridge inspection equipment, industrial rope access techniques, SCUBA or surface-supplied air, or other access methods to complete structural field inspections.
• Lead or assist with team planning and coordination to complete inspections.
• Develop bridge inspection reports describing field conditions found during inspections.
• Complete structural design or load ratings as needed.
• Lead or assist with business development efforts with new and existing clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Proficiency with MS Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
• Physical ability to swim, climb, negotiate work areas, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility and willingness to work within the United States to inspect sites for up to two weeks at a time.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Desired skills & experience

• Commercial diver from an Association of Commercial Diving Educators accredited school.
• Ability to achieve registered professional engineer (PE) license.
• Bridge inspection, sign inspection, load rating, and/or bridge design experience.
• Current bridge inspection team leader in the state of Wisconsin.
• Successful completion of FHWA NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection course.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams.
• Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Certification.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with affordable plans and flexible coverage options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid membership dues to professional organizations
• Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification
• Encouragement and reimbursement for professional registrations and certifications
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays including two floating holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Peer recognition program and mentor programs
• Young Professionals (YP) networking groups
• Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more