HDR · 1 week ago
Area Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Lead
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $201K/yr
10+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking an Area Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Lead to manage inspection programs, develop quality assurance procedures, and lead inspection teams, while also identifying business opportunities and maintaining client relationships.
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Responsibilities
Manage area bridge and tunnel inspection programs (NY/NJ) and select national bridge and tunnel projects
Develop Quality Assurance requirements and procedures for the inspection program
Perform Quality Control reviews for bridge inspection submissions
Identify business opportunities and lead marketing efforts for proposals
Lead bridge inspection teams, develop inspection reports, perform load ratings and other structural calculations
Must be willing to work with other disciplines (bridge design, planning, traffic control) within the office, as necessary, during inspection downtime
Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing and able to travel for multiple night stays during the week
This position requires physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, overhead sign structures, hydraulic structures, and metal traffic signal poles. Physical demands include positioning extension ladders, maneuvering small boats, driving long distances, confined space, air travel, occasionally working at night and/or on the weekend, and walking long distances on uneven surfaces
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various multi-disciplinary teams
Candidate should expect exposure to environmental hazards, such as, but not limited to, warm and cold temperatures, water, work-at-height, confined spaces, poisonous plants, snakes, ticks, spiders, and other animals encountered in the field
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects
Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
Project management skills desirable
Strong communication skills and willing to work in a team environment
Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
BS in Civil Engineering required
MS in Civil/Structural Engineering
10+ years' bridge/structural inspection and design experience
Project Management experience
Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills
NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Training
NHI 130053 Bridge Inspector Refresher Training
NHI 130078 Inspection of Fracture Critical Steel Bridges Training
NHI 130110 Tunnel Safety Inspection Training
NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Practices and Procedures Course
American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Certification as a Level II or III
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Mobile Elevating Working Platform (MEWP) Operator Certification for scissor lifts, manlifts, and under bridge inspection vehicles (UBIV)
UAS Pilot (FAA Part 107 certification) with structural inspection experience
Experience in BMS asset management software/systems
Experience in load rating software
Preference is given to local candidates
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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