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A Bridge Inspector will be responsible for assisting in various aspects of a bridge safety inspection project while working under the close supervision and guidance of a licensed bridge engineer. Typical responsibilities include assisting in field inspections to include bridge safety inspections and structural condition assessments and preparing bridge safety inspection reports. May be required to perform bridge safety inspection team leader duties as assigned which include the planning and organization of a bridge safety inspection or a group of bridge safety inspections, the performance and completion of said inspections, the coordination and field liaison of various access equipment and maintenance of traffic providers as well as the owner/agency as appropriate, and the completion of the bridge safety inspection report.
General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Serving as an Assistant or Inspection Team Leader for NBI bridge safety inspections
Writing bridge safety inspection reports or reviewing inspection reports written by other engineers/inspectors
Supervising and directing the work of inspectors and CADD technicians as appropriate
Office and field coordination with vendors, subconsultants, and owners/agencies as appropriate
Preparation of marketing and presentation materials as directed
Obtain guidance from Senior Bridge Engineers and the Department Head as necessary to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria
Complying with the company’s quality control practices and procedures
Working with, responding to, and taking direction from the Managing Principals, Project Managers, Operations Directors, and senior management
Participate in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members
Mentoring and monitoring the professional development of junior bridge inspection staff
Project responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Perform bridge safety inspection tasks as directed
Serve in the role of Bridge Inspection Team Leader on projects as assigned
Preparing or assisting in preparation of scope and fee proposals for bridge safety inspection projects
Preparing accurate and complete bridge safety inspection reports for project submittals
Reviewing calculations and all work products produced by inspectors assigned to the project as appropriate
Reviewing all work products produced by support staff assigned to the project
Coordinate work product with other disciplines, as appropriate
Adhere to project, department, and corporate QA/QC procedures as appropriate
Adhere to project budget and schedule
Education, Technology, And Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Additional course work in an engineering related discipline preferred
Successful completion of NHI Course #130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges is desirable
Certification as a Level I, II, III, or IV Bridge Safety Inspector under the National Society of Professional Engineer’s program for National Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) is desirable
0-5 years of bridge inspection experience is desirable
Knowledge and familiarity of the National Bridge Inspection Standards, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, and the Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual is desirable
Prior experience in the design and/or construction of bridges is desirable
Prior experience on VDOT and/or Federal bridge inspection projects is desirable
Successful completion of NHI Course #130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training, #130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges, and/or #130087 Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures is desirable
Essential Abilities
Travel an average of 50% of the time
Work may involve times outside normal working hours and on weekends
Work outdoors with varying terrain and all types of weather
Stand, walk, and climb for 8+ hours a day
Be able to lift 50-60 lbs and operate bridge safety inspection equipment
Be able to work at heights, over water, and in confined spaces
Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
A Bridge Inspector should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.
Working familiarity with analysis, design, and production software including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Access, AASHTOWareBrR, and Microstation, to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable.
Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence.
Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
Have a can-do attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
Be dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession
Physical Requirements
Work is a combination of active and sedentary dependent upon the department's schedule. While in the office, work is sedentary. The office work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. Time spent in the office for this position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Bridge inspection in the field is often spent outdoors with varying terrain and all types of weather. Field work may involve times outside normal working hours and on weekends. Must be able to lift 50-60 pounds and operate bridge safety inspection equipment at varying heights, to include over water and in confined spaces. A reasonable accommodation is available upon request.
Workplace Flexibility
We have selected two common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.
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