Bridge InspectionEngineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and promoting employee career growth. We are seeking the very best and most talented to join our bridge team to help us take on today’s challenges, develop vision solutions, innovate, design, and build the multi-modal infrastructure that transforms the world’s future mobility, safety, and environmental needs! This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world! We are looking for Bridge Engineers to join our team in our Austin, TX office. In this role, the engineer will work on a multi-disciplinary team inspecting bridges and developing bridge and structural plans for transportation projects for TXDOT, other State DOT agencies, and/or municipal localities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
2 - 5 years of relevant experience required
Relevant Internship experience preferred
Experience with TXDOT bridge safety inspections a plus
Completion of NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges) a plus
Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state on as needed basis
Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Must be able to work independently and in a design group setting
Must have good communication skills
Must have the ability to read/interpret plans and specifications
Must have writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation
Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment
Hands-on experience with MicroStation/GEOPAK/Open Bridge software a plus
Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
Exceptional communication and organization skills

Nice To Haves

Relevant Internship experience
Experience with TXDOT bridge safety inspections
Completion of NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges)

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing engineering inspection, design, coordination, and review of projects in a specific engineering discipline for an assigned functional area.
Work will also include performing field inspections of highway bridges, documenting defects, preparing reports, and completing computations to calculate the load ratings of various bridge types.
Responsibilities may include preparing designs and contract documents for the repair or replacement of various types of bridge structures and providing support during construction such as reviewing shop drawings.
The position requires the application of professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, and methods sufficient to perform a broad range of engineering inspection and design activities in a variety of work environments.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule options
Competitive salary
Leave accrual and paid holidays
Healthcare benefits
Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental and maternity leave benefits