Structural Engineer, Bridge Inspection - Team Leader

About the role

AIE is looking for a Structural Engineer, Team Leader to join our Bridge Inspection and Design teams based in New Jersey and New York. This is an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, highly-organized bridge inspection engineering professional to lead inspections, with the option to assist with load rating and design on new projects. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative consulting firm. This position includes opportunities for personal and professional development and growth.

Responsibilities

• Bridge, tunnel, and ancillary structure inspections and load ratings
• Preparing scheduling, writing inspection reports, assuring QA/QC, and assisting with project coordination
• Perform structural analyses, develop calculations, and prepare plans in accordance with federal, state, and local agency requirements
• Prepare quantities, cost estimates, and special provisions
• Site visits and onsite structure inspections
• Assist project managers with assignments including schedule and budget updates and proposal preparation
• Perform engineering tasks related to bridge design projects and other transportation-related structural design and analysis projects as time allows
• Design steel, concrete, and/or timber bridge elements, walls, and associated structures as time allows

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required
• P.E. license in NJ or NY, preferred
• 5+ years of bridge inspection experience
• Must have completed the NHI two (2) week Bridge Inspector training course and/or NHI Bridge Inspection Refresher course within the last 5 years
• Experience with Microsoft Office, MicroStation, and CombIS (Bentley AssetWise)
• Bridge load rating and experience with LARS and/or AASHTOWare BrR is a plus
• Prior experience with NJ DOT strongly preferred
• NHI course for NSTM/FCM, Scour, LRFR load rating, and Ancillary Highway Structure inspection is a plus

Skills & Abilities

• A self-starter with the ability to work with project teams and manage multiple and concurrent tasks/assignments
• Strong organizational skills with 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, Construction inspection process and procedures
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a timely manner
• Ability and willingness to travel to work sites

Benefits

• Company-paid HSA contributions
• 401k match
• Competitive PTO package
• ESOP program
• Mentorship and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work environment

About AIE

AIE is a multi-disciplinary, ENR-500 company with 13 offices in the U.S and over 350 employees. We are an engineering consulting firm providing Bridge, Transportation, Construction Engineering, Water/Wastewater, Site/Civil, Building Systems, Design-Build, Survey/Mapping, and Technology services to public and private clients nationwide. Design, Analysis, Inspection & Evaluation are among the core expertise of the firm, earning us a national reputation for serving on major projects in over 20 states. AIE integrates advanced equipment and technology into our infrastructure engineering services, including drones, laser scanning, artificial intelligence, and point-cloud mapping.