Structural Engineer Bridge Inspector

Bridge Inspection Opportunity

About the Role

The successful candidate will join the Transportation Division of our Pennsylvania offices. Based in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, or Douglasville, PA, this position offers a great career opportunity for experienced bridge inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify needed maintenance and improvements for bridge and culvert projects in all stages.
• Lead a team to prepare reports and load ratings, assist in developing repair and rehabilitation strategies, and work with owners and contractors to preserve or replace structures.
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and best practices related to bridge inspection and maintenance.
• Plan, perform, and supervise bridge inspections in accordance with current NBIS standards and safety guidelines.
• Deliver comprehensive bridge inspection reports that technically support the structure’s existing condition using client-specific templates, forms, and electronic data collection systems.
• Supervise and mentor bridge inspection team members.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and other agencies to facilitate bridge inspections.
• Prepare bridge load rating calculations and reports using various analysis software.
• Review structural shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs and provide field construction oversight.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules and assist with proposal development.
• Attend meetings and interact with clients, consultants, and vendors.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 4+ years' experience with a focus on bridge inspections.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Structural emphasis.
• Completion of FHWA-NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges) or NHI #130056 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers).
• Experience with structural engineering design and/or bridge load ratings with the use of analysis software.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Safe working habits.
• Physical ability to perform field work year-round in adverse weather conditions and work around bridges, roads, rail, water, and tunnels.
• Physical ability to carry ladders and gear, work at heights, and work in water with waders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the State of Pennsylvania.
• A current and valid Class D Motor Vehicles Operator’s license.
• Experience delivering reports in DOT Bridge Inspection Management System.
• Willingness to travel outside of Pennsylvania on occasion.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retail Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships