Structural Engineer Bridge Inspector
Bridge Inspection Opportunity
About the Role
The successful candidate will be an experienced professional with a full understanding of bridge inspection/engineering industry practices and have a strong capability of solving a wide range of bridge engineering design, analysis, and inspection challenges. This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, leading bridge inspection teams, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. In this role, the team leader will coordinate with equipment suppliers and other agencies to facilitate bridge inspections.
Responsibilities
- 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 collect systems.
- Have a good working knowledge of engineering principles and how they apply including ability to identify structural and hazardous issues and provide recommendations.
- Supervise and mentor bridge inspection team members.
- Work in a team to perform design calculations, estimates, specifications and bid documents for various bridge and culvert rehabilitation/replacement projects.
- Prepare bridge load rating calculations and reports using various analysis software.
- Review structural shop drawings, submittals and RFIs as well as provide field construction oversight.
- Monitor project budgets and schedules and assist with proposal development.
- Attend meetings and interact with clients, consultants, vendors.
Qualifications and Skills Needed
- A minimum of 4 plus years' experience with a focus on bridge inspections.
- A 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.
- A record of 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
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.