Bridge Inspector

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. This position may be based out of any of the following HDR offices: Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Fort Mill, South Carolina.

About the role

The Bridge Inspector will perform bridge inspections and some office engineering (rating, rehab/repair design, CADD). They will assist the Team Leader in performing bridge inspections and preparing reports in accordance with NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards) on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in bridge inspections, develop inspection reports, and perform structural load calculations
• Work in a team environment and independently while challenging yourself to acquire knowledge and experience in engineering
• Support HDR's national inspection program on an occasional basis
• Perform and update load rating analyses using commercially available software such as BrRAssist with bridge rehabilitation and design efforts
• Coordinate and schedule with clients, subcontractors, and railroads to meet inspection deadlines on time
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record; ability to travel for multiple night stays during the week and on weekends

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in civil engineering or a related field
• 2+ years' bridge/structural inspection, rating experience or design experience
• Completion of NHI 130055 "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training"
• Experience with SCDOT bridge inspections according to BIGD and SCDOT load ratings according to LRGD
• CADD experience, MicroStation preferred
• Experience with ProjectWise, Google Earth, and Bluebeam
• Willingness to work with other disciplines (bridge, roadway, hydraulic, construction, planning) within the office, as necessary, during inspection downtime
• Strong client relationship skills

Physical Demands

This position requires physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, overhead sign structures, hydraulic structures, and metal traffic signal poles. Physical demands include:

• Positioning extension ladders
• Maneuvering small boats
• Driving long distances
• Working in confined spaces
• Air travel
• Occasionally working at night and on weekends
• Walking long distances on uneven surfaces

Candidate should expect exposure to environmental hazards, such as, but not limited to, warm and cold temperatures, water, work-at-height, poisonous plants, snakes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures.

Benefits

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

HDR's Drug and Alcohol Policy supports our commitment to employee safety and exceeding client requirements. The policy prohibits the use of drugs or alcohol while on HDR or client premises, or while otherwise engaged in HDR business. This position may require a successful drug-screen prior to hire and thereafter, based on client requirements and applicable laws and regulations.