Bridge Field Technician

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. • Portland, OR

62d • $27 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking an exceptional Field and Lab Technician to join our bridge engineering team, located at WJE’s global headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois or WJE’s branch office in Portland, Oregon. This role will require regular nationwide travel to perform field investigations and bridge inspections, collect samples, test materials in order to assist in the diagnosis process, perform nondestructive and destructive testing, assist with specimen and full scale testing in our laboratory, perform fabrication of test components and retrofit components, and install structural retrofits. This position works under the general supervision of a Senior Specialist or Project Manager but completes routine and moderately complex tasks, testing and structure retrofit installations independently. As a Field and Lab Technician, you will perform various inspection techniques on a variety of bridge structures, both modern and historic. A career at WJE will give you the opportunity to learn from and grow alongside industry-leading experts as you develop your technical expertise and your hands-on capabilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent or Associate’s degree in related field and up to four years of relevant work experience
• Hands on capabilities with experience in mechanical, construction, and/or applicable electronic trades
• Developed understanding of routine tests
• Ability to work independently and to perform tasks after verbal and written instruction
• Ability and interest to obtain some or all of the certifications herein after undergoing required classroom training and workhour experience
• Basic computer knowledge

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of MS Office, PDF editors, and CAD software preferred
• ACI field training and lab certification
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or certified welder (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW to AWS D1.1/D1.5)
• Commercial Driver License (Class A or B CDL)
• SPRAT Level 1 Certification or Higher, or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Participation in bridge structure inspections
• Retrofit of steel and concrete structures including installation of bolted or welded steel retrofits
• Installation of instrumentation and data acquisition equipment
• Concrete coring
• Steel sample removal
• Moderate to complex steel fabrication
• Performing tests in lab and field with minimal supervision
• Support other inspections to assess conditions such as corrosion, defects, or cracking of structural steel
• Interpret indications of distress and report or record results per project requirements
• Understand and execute inspections in accordance with AWS or other applicable codes
• Assist in additional NDT or other work at WJE’s laboratory or field equipment facilities
• Responsible for equipment maintenance and purchase/rental
• Calibrates laboratory and field testing equipment
• Plays an active role in the quality assurance program
• Understands, follows, and enforces all safety standards
• Assists in work product development by operating a computer, iPad, or similar device
• Develops computer sketches or drawings from field notes or hand sketches
• Conducts specialized testing
• Assume increasing responsibilities as your experience and capabilities develop
• Travels to job sites for extended periods of time (up to 40% of the time throughout the year)

Benefits

• Robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, including HSA as well as low and high-deductible PPO options
• Generous 401(k) matching of 110% for the first 6% of eligible pay vesting immediately
• Time off to care for yourself and others
• Investments in employees’ educational assistance and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree