Bridge Inspector

HDR • Fort Mill, SC

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About The Position

HDR Engineering is looking for a Bridge Inspector to join our South Carolina team. This position may be based out of any of the following HDR offices: Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Fort Mill. The Bridge Inspector will be expected to perform bridge inspections and some office engineering (rating, rehab/repair design, CADD). They will assist the Team Leader in performing bridge inspections and preparing reports in accordance with NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards) on a regular basis.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in civil engineering or a related field
• 2+ years' bridge/structural inspection, rating experience or design experience
• Completion of NHI 130055 'Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training'
• Experience with SCDOT bridge inspections according to BIGD and SCDOT load ratings according to LRGD
• CADD experience, MicroStation preferred
• Experience with ProjectWise, Google Earth and Bluebeam
• Willing to work with other disciplines (bridge, roadway, hydraulic, construction, planning) within the office, as necessary, during inspection downtime
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record and can travel for multiple night stays during the week and on weekends
• Strong client relationship skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in bridge inspections, develop inspection reports, and perform structural load calculations
• Work in a team environment and independently while challenging yourself to acquire knowledge and experience in engineering
• Support HDR's national inspection program on an occasional basis
• Perform and update load rating analyses using commercially available software such as BrR
• Assist with bridge rehabilitation and design efforts
• Coordination and scheduling with clients, subcontractors, and railroads to meet inspection deadlines on time
• Perform other duties as needed

Benefits

• Employee ownership culture
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Employee Network Groups for various communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees