Bridge Inspector Graduate

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Roanoke, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company is seeking a motivated and experienced Bridge Inspector to join our growing bridge safety inspection practice. This role involves assisting bridge inspection team leaders in performing in-depth structural condition assessments, and preparing thorough inspection reports compliant with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The ideal candidate will have a strong education and background in fields related to bridge inspection including engineering, construction, and field sciences, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. A Bridge Inspector will be responsible for assisting in various aspects of bridge safety inspection projects for a variety of federal, state, municipal, and private infrastructure clients under the close supervision and guidance of a nationally-certified bridge inspection team leader or bridge engineer. Typical responsibilities include assisting in performing field inspections to include bridge, culvert, tunnel, and ancillary highway safety inspections and other structural condition assessments and preparing safety inspection reports. May be required to perform other duties as assigned which include the planning and organization of a bridge safety inspection or a group of bridge safety inspections, and the coordination and field liaison of various access equipment and maintenance of traffic providers as well as the owner/agency as appropriate.

Requirements

Ability to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management
Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence
Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
Have a client-oriented 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
Travel an average of 50% of the time
Work times both inside and outside normal working hours (nighttime) 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
Possess a valid driver’s license
Be able to pass a VDOT background check
Graduation from or expected graduation within the next 6 months from an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year undergraduate degree program in one of the following majors: Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Building Construction, Environmental or other Field Science related degrees
Post-graduate degree in any of the above degree programs will be given additional consideration

Nice To Haves

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential 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
Minimum of two (2) years of bridge experience in design, inspection, construction or other engineering or science related field is desirable
Successful completion of NHI Course #130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges is desirable
Successful completion of NHI Course #130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training as per NBIS requirements is desirable
Successful completion of NHI Course #130078 Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) and NHI Course #130087 Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures is desirable
Knowledge and familiarity of the National Bridge Inspection Standards, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Element Inspection, and the Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual is desirable
Working familiarity with analysis, design, and production software including but not limited to Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Bluebeam Revu, and additional web-based software for data entry, 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 desirable
Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) training Types 1, 2, and 3 is desirable
Prior experience on VDOT and/or Federal bridge inspection projects is desirable

Responsibilities

Serving as a Bridge Inspector for NBIS bridge safety inspections
Preparing accurate and complete bridge safety inspection reports
Performing or assisting in the development and calculation of bridge element quantities
Directing the work of CADD technicians as appropriate
Coordinating with vendors, subconsultants, and owners/agencies as appropriate in the field and/or office
Obtaining guidance from Bridge Inspection Team Leaders and Bridge Engineers as necessary to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria
Complying with and adhering to project, Market Sector/Service Line, and Company quality assurance/quality control procedures as appropriate
Adhering to project budget and schedule
Working with, responding to, and taking direction from the Managing Principals, Practice Leaders, Market Sector/Service Line Leaders, Project Managers, and other senior management
Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members