Team Leader - Structural Inspection

Collins Engineers, Inc•Columbia, MD
•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Engineers is seeking an experienced Structural Inspection Team Leader in the Baltimore, Maryland area. The Team Leader will lead inspection teams and help deliver inspection projects for the Department of Transportation. The position offers an opportunity to advance into project management. Field work is required and may include nights and weekends. Relocation is available. The role involves managing above-water and underwater bridge and ancillary structure design, inspection, and evaluation projects; addressing field and design issues; and carrying out engineering work in both the field and office. The position also includes project budgeting and scheduling, proposal support, engineering calculations and estimates, and preparation of engineering plans and reports. Computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment are used to prepare project documents. The position requires a bachelor's and/or master's degree in civil engineering, at least 10 years of bridge or ancillary structure inspection experience, successful completion of the specified NHI/FHWA bridge safety inspection course, and a professional engineer (P.E.) certification. A valid driver's license is required. Physical demands include working in rugged and adverse weather conditions, sometimes standing for eight hours or more, and lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
  • Minimum of 10 years of bridge or ancillary structure inspection experience.
  • Successful completion of the NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course, number FHWA-NHI-130055.
  • Professional engineer (P.E.) certification.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including walking in rugged conditions, working in adverse weather, standing for up to eight hours or more, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Successful completion of the Fracture Critical and Ancillary Inspection Course is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead inspection teams and assist with successful completion of Department of Transportation inspection projects.
  • Manage above-water and underwater bridge and ancillary structure design, inspection, and evaluations.
  • Review and analyze field or design issues and adaptations, and provide recommendations.
  • Assist with proposal preparation.
  • Prepare and monitor project budgets.
  • Manage project schedules and ensure timely completion.
  • Perform moderately complex engineering projects in the field and office in accordance with plans and specifications.
  • Perform engineering computations and estimates for engineering design projects.
  • Prepare complete engineering plans or reports.
  • Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
  • Perform required field work, which may include nights and weekends.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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