Junior Engineer, Bridge Inspection

About the role

Popli Design Group (PDG), a growing multi-disciplined Architecture/Engineering firm, is seeking a Junior Engineer in the Bridge Inspection Division. As a Junior Engineer specializing in Bridge Inspection, your role will involve assisting the Bridge Inspection Team Leaders in conducting inspections in the field. You will actively contribute to the inspection process, helping gather data and performing necessary tasks under the guidance of experienced professionals. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting structural analyses of bridges to determine their capacity, utilizing your engineering knowledge and analytical skills. The perfect candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, allowing them to effectively document bridge conditions in the required format, including providing clear and concise descriptions along with appropriately referenced photographs. Being focused on providing quality work is essential, demonstrating attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. You should have a working knowledge of relevant structural concepts pertaining to bridges and other highway structures, enabling you to understand and assess their condition. The work environment combines a professional office setting with field work alongside a Professional Engineer (PE). The position includes a career development plan with an established path toward obtaining a PE license. Field work requires willingness to work in various weather conditions and nature, and travel to project sites is required. Physical demands include the ability to carry/climb ladders, wade in streams, work around traffic, work at heights, etc., prolonged periods of sitting at a computer, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting bridge inspection Team Leaders to perform inspections in the field.
• Performing structural analyses of bridges to determine capacity.
• Entering data into bridge inspection software and Microsoft Word/Excel/Access; developing structural drawings using CADD; compiling reports and other documents.
• Documenting bridge conditions in the required format with clear, concise descriptions and appropriately referenced photographs.
• Maintaining focus on providing quality work with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Applying working knowledge of relevant structural concepts of bridges and other highway structures.
• Using common computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Access); experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor or master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of relevant structural concepts of bridges and other highway structures.
• Experience with common computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Access).
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred.
• Focus on providing quality work, demonstrating attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Pay

$70,000 - $100,000