Team Leader - Bridge Inpsection

Collins Engineers, Inc•Port Arthur, TX
•$95,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Engineers is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader for inspection projects in Port Arthur, Texas. The role acts as project manager on moderately complex inspection projects with little oversight and offers an opportunity to advance into project management. The preferred candidate lives within commuting distance of the Port Arthur office. Field work is required and may include nights and weekends. Relocation is available. The Team Leader leads inspection teams and supports the successful completion of inspection and design projects, including above-water and underwater bridge and ancillary structure work. The position includes technical review, project planning and budgeting, preparation of engineering plans and reports, and supervision and coaching of field and office staff. The employee makes independent decisions within a general framework and uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university, or at least 4 to 5 years of bridge or ancillary structure inspection experience.
  • Passed the NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course #130055 and/or #130056.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Deltek.
  • Engineer-in-training (E.I.T.) certification.
  • Professional engineer (P.E.) certification.
  • Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

  • NHI Fracture Critical Course.
  • SPRAT certification.
  • Experience with nondestructive testing (NDT) and fracture critical inspections.
  • NICET certification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead inspection teams and assist in completing inspection and design projects successfully.
  • Supervise above-water and underwater bridge and ancillary structure design, inspection, and evaluations.
  • Review, analyze, and recommend responses to field and design issues or adaptations.
  • Assist with proposal preparation.
  • Prepare and monitor project budgets.
  • Prepare project schedules and ensure timely project completion.
  • Perform moderately difficult engineering computations and estimates for engineering project design.
  • Prepare complete engineering plans or reports.
  • Direct and supervise entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
  • Coach field staff on inspection purposes, processes, and techniques.
  • Make independent decisions within a general framework.
  • Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
  • Perform field work, which may include nights and weekends.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Relocation is available.
  • The posting directs candidates to view Collins' variety of benefits but does not specify individual benefits.
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