Team Leader - Bridge Inspection

Collins Engineers, Inc•Columbia, MD

5d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Engineer to join its team in Baltimore, Maryland. The engineer will perform structural inspections of bridges and ancillary structures and conduct load ratings. The role contributes to inspection and design projects and leads small to moderately complex inspection projects, offering an opportunity to advance into a team leader position. The position includes preparing engineering plans and reports, completing engineering computations, reviewing field and design issues, and using computer-assisted engineering and design software. The employee will coordinate with project managers, provide limited client communication, supervise junior engineers and support staff, and participate in technical societies. Field work is required and may involve nights and weekends. Relocation is available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
At least 2 years of experience or equivalent thereof.
Experience in inspection and/or design of bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including field work in rugged and adverse weather conditions and lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Provide technical engineering information to the project manager to help ensure projects comply with engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.
Review and analyze field and design issues and provide recommendations.
Independently perform moderately difficult engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
Prepare complete engineering plans or reports.
Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
Keep the project manager informed about workload, changes in project scope, and additional services.
Participate in technical societies.
Manage small to moderately difficult projects from inception to completion.
Communicate with clients as required.
Attend meetings or events outside normal working hours when needed.
Direct and supervise entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
Observe safety requirements and act appropriately regarding safety.
Perform field work, potentially including nights and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.