Junior Bridge Engineer and Inspector (54815)

Modjeski and Masters

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Modjeski and Masters, Inc. is excited to offer a junior to mid-level opportunity to gain practical, hands-on engineering experience for an engineer with a civil/structural background. This position includes hands-on bridge inspection, condition assessment and reporting, repair design and detailing, load capacity rating, emergency response, construction engineering, and on-site monitoring of bridge repairs. This position also offers the opportunity to join our rope access program. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters and will be based in our Jacksonville, Florida office, with a work area concentrated in the southeast United States but extending throughout the country.

Requirements

• A minimum of a BS degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• 2-5 years relevant experience in bridge inspection
• Coursework focused in structural engineering is preferred.
• Licensed EI or EIT with the goal of pursuing PE licensure.
• Must be able to pass a federal security background check for e-RAILSAFE and TWIC.
• Candidates are expected to possess keen attention to detail, demonstrate a strong understanding of structural fundamentals, and exhibit a high level of initiative.
• Have a strong understanding of structural engineering fundamentals, including being able to identify load paths, quantify member loads, and understand how loads affect structures and their members.
• Must have a good command of the English language with good oral and written communication skills.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CADD (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Technical writing proficiency 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, quality control and quality assurance procedures and responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections as part of a team of engineers.
• 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, such as vertical lift, swing span, and bascule bridges.
• Prepare and detail engineered repair plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, and bidding documents.
• Produce engineering calculations for repair elements.
• Provide peer review of engineering calculations and design.
• Conduct analysis and calculations for load capacity rating of bridges using computer aided and hand calculation methods.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Hybrid work schedule with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees