Bridge Inspector Team Lead- $5000 Sign on Bonus

AECOM•Providence, RI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Bridge Inspector Team Leader for its Providence, Rhode Island office. The role leads bridge inspection teams and performs field inspections in accordance with the RIDOT Bridge Inspection Manual and FHWA National Bridge Inspection Standards. The work includes supervising team members and access and equipment vendors; conducting inspections in challenging settings such as at heights, in confined spaces, near live traffic or water, in adverse weather, and within railroad rights-of-way; and working overnight as required. The position also prepares inspection reports, reviews others’ work for quality, performs bridge analyses and load-rating calculations—including 3D finite element modeling as needed—and develops bridge rehabilitation plans and documents as needed. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a similar discipline and four years of experience, or demonstrated equivalent education and experience. Candidates must have experience as a team leader or supervisor of bridge inspectors, an Engineer-in-Training license, and a valid U.S. driver’s license. Selected candidates must pass a motor vehicle records review. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is stated in the job title. Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization and relocation are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. AECOM describes its benefits as potentially including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits; paid time off and leaves of absence; voluntary benefits and perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan. Benefits depend on employment status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a similar discipline plus four years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Experience as a team leader or supervisor of bridge inspectors.
Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) license.
Valid U.S. driver’s license to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
Pass a Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in the State of Rhode Island.
NHI Course No. 130055, “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges,” or NHI Course No. 130056, “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers.”
NHI Course No. 130053 Bridge Inspection (refresher when required).
NHI Course No. 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges.
ANSI 92.24/92.22 Mobile Elevated Work Platforms/Snooper Training.
Previous Fall Protection and Confined Space Training.
Previous Amtrak Contractor Training.
Long-span bridge inspection experience.
Bridge load-rating experience.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Experience with AutoCAD, CsiBridge, LEAP Concrete/Bridge, MathCAD, AASHTOware BrM/BrR, and MDX.

Responsibilities

Perform field inspections in accordance with the RIDOT Bridge Inspection Manual and FHWA National Bridge Inspection Standards.
Supervise team members and access and equipment vendors.
Work at heights and on ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, or other bridge inspection access equipment.
Work in confined spaces, adjacent to live traffic, in or around water, under adverse weather conditions, and within railroad rights-of-way; work overnight as required.
Prepare inspection reports.
Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others.
Perform bridge analyses and load-rating calculations, including 3D FEM modeling as needed.
Develop bridge rehabilitation plans and documents as needed.