Structural Bridge Engineer / Inspector

About the role

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

Responsibilities

• Majority of work includes bridge design and inspection projects for departments of transportation and municipalities in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia and may also include rail related projects.
• Design duties include preparation of design calculations, plans, CAD drafting, and construction cost estimates while assisting the project manager to develop special provisions and specifications for DOT and Municipal clients.
• During construction, tasks include the review of Contractor submittals and preparing responses to requests for information under the guidance of a more senior engineer.
• Evaluation of existing structures and development of load ratings.
• Preparing engineering reports and technical studies, and assisting on other projects, as needed, including participation in roadway and site civil design activities.
• Performing inspection of bridges at various levels along with preparing the inspection reports.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bridge inspection experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Professional Engineering license, or ability to obtain within 1 year is highly preferred.
• Inspection experience including large complex bridges and bridges with fracture critical members is preferred.
• A working knowledge of MicroStation or AutoCAD is preferred.
• Bridge load rating experience preferred.
• Experience with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications is preferred.
• Experience with MDOT SHA, MDTA, and VDOT design criteria and requirements is preferred.
• Understanding of national and state bridge inspection methods, evaluations, and report preparation is required.
• Successful Completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training course is preferred.
• Ability to travel within the Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia area.
• Ability to climb ladders, and work at heights using various bridge inspection access equipment.