Structural Engineer, Assistant Team Leader

AIE Engineers, Inc. (AIE) is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Bridge Inspection and Design teams in Virginia. This immediate opening is for an enthusiastic, highly-organized bridge inspection engineering professional to lead evaluations and load rating while assisting the design team on new projects. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative consulting environment, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

About the Role

AIE offers an industry-leading compensation and benefits package, mentorship and advancement opportunities, and a flexible work environment that reflects our culture of investing in our people.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge, tunnel, and ancillary/traffic safety inspections and load ratings.
• Prepare scheduling, write inspection reports, ensure QA/QC, and assist with project coordination.
• Execute engineering tasks related to bridge design and other transportation-related structural design and analysis projects.
• Design steel, concrete, and/or timber bridge elements, walls, and associated structures.
• Perform structural analyses, develop calculations, and prepare plans in accordance with federal, state, and local agency requirements.
• Prepare quantities, cost estimates, and special provisions.
• Conduct site visits and structure inspections as needed.
• Manage and maintain project and QA/QC documentation.
• Assist project managers with schedule and budget updates and proposal preparation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree.
• 1+ years of experience in bridge inspection or design, methods, and procedures.
• Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) is preferred.
• Experience with VDOT projects is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation or ability to obtain within 12 months is preferred.
• Bridge Design/Rehabilitation and Bridge Load Rating experience is preferred.
• NHI Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures, FCM, tunnel inspection NHI courses, railroad, and/or safety training are a plus.
• Completion of an NHI two (2) week Bridge Inspector’s Training Certificate and/or Refresher course within the past 5 years is preferred.
• Safety inspection experience is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Self-starter with the ability to work with project teams and manage multiple, concurrent tasks/assignments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage inspection duties in the field.
• Data-driven and detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Considerable knowledge of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction inspection processes and procedures.
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a timely manner.
• Willingness and ability to travel to work sites.

About AIE

AIE is a multi-disciplinary, ENR-500 engineering consulting firm with 13 offices in the U.S. and over 350 employees. We provide Bridge, Transportation, Construction Engineering, Water/Wastewater, Site/Civil, Building Systems, Design-Build, Survey/Mapping, and Technology services to public and private clients nationwide. Our core expertise in Design, Analysis, Inspection, and Evaluation has earned us a national reputation for serving on major projects in over 20 states. AIE integrates advanced equipment and technology—such as drones, laser scanning, artificial intelligence, and point-cloud mapping—into our infrastructure engineering services to enable our engineers to perform at the highest level.