Bridge Inspection - Team Leader

MODJESKI AND MASTERS INC•City of Poughkeepsie, NY

About The Position

The Poughkeepsie, NY Office of Modjeski and Master are seeking experienced Bridge Inspection Engineers. What We’re Looking For Candidates should be an experienced structural/bridge engineer who meet the qualifications for an NBIS inspection team leader. The primary responsibilities of this position are to lead and perform field inspections for a range of small, medium, long and complex bridges for a variety of highway and railroad owners and develop inspection reports based on the findings. Additional tasks may include performing structural analysis and design, load ratings, design/repair plan and specification development, and cost/quantity estimates. Candidates should be comfortable overseeing the work of junior staff members and effectively communicate with internal and external colleagues at all levels.

Requirements

At minimum a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University
4+ years’ experience in bridge engineering and/or bridge inspection
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in New York
NBIS Bridge Safety Inspection 2-week course certificate
Nonredundant Steel Tension Member Inspection course certificate
Must be able to pass a federal security background check for e-RAILSAFE and TWIC.
Have a basic understanding of structural engineering fundamentals, including being able to identify basic load paths and have a general understanding of how loads affect structures and their members.
Must have a good command of the English language with good oral and written communication skills. Technical writing proficiency is preferred.
Have an understanding and working knowledge of how to read design plans and details, shop drawings, and as-built plans.
Must be physically capable of climbing ladders and stairways, working from walkways and platforms at high elevations, such as on high bridge superstructures and working from aerial access equipment.

Nice To Haves

Coursework focus on construction management or structural engineering is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CADD (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) is preferred.
Preferred to have an understanding and working knowledge of how to interpret construction specifications and manufacturer’s technical data.
Preferred to have a basic familiarity with construction contracts and with construction management processes including communication, documenting procedures, and quality control and quality assurance procedures and responsibilities

Responsibilities

Organize a team of qualified personnel to perform bridge inspections
Participate in inspection activities and lead the inspection in the field.
Coordinate services by others including subconsultants, equipment providers, traffic control contractors, etc.
Prepare inspection reports with recommendations for maintenance and repair for all types and sizes of highway and railroad bridges, including fixed bridges, such as suspension and cable-stayed bridges, trusses, girder and beam bridges, and movable bridges.
Preparation and detailing of repair plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, and bidding documents
Bridge construction oversight and monitoring, inspecting, and documenting individual activities performed by the contractor to monitor compliance with overall contract specifications, plans and other contract provisions.
Emergency response to bridge related emergencies, as needed.
Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work including review of field activities, technical reports, design plans, cost estimates, etc.