Bridge Inspection Engineer

The New Orleans, LA Field Services Unit is looking for a Bridge Inspection Engineer with interest in a career in bridge inspection and preservation.

Field Services Unit - Inspection and Repairs Section

Primary responsibilities include hands-on condition inspection of major railroad and highway structures. The development of repair plans to address deficient conditions, and construction engineering and inspection of bridge repairs. M&M's Inspection and Repairs Section is looking for individuals interested in specialized access with our rope access team.

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The Company:

M&M is one of the world's Leading Bridge Engineering Firms, with a reputation for technical excellence and innovation that goes beyond current standards. Established 130 years ago, our firm is responsible for the design and maintenance of some of our nation's most recognizable structures. Services include fixed and movable bridge design, inspection and rehabilitation, and all facets of life-cycle maintenance, research, and code development.

As a Bridge Inspection Engineer with Modjeski and Masters, you will work on a variety of challenging and rewarding bridge engineering and inspection projects for a myriad of transportation clients. As a member of our team, you'll be immediately involved in performing engineering tasks under the careful supervision of established and respected professionals. You'll have opportunities to interact directly with clients, become a valued partner on a variety of high-impact projects, and apply fresh insights at every stage of a bridge's life cycle. Instead of following in the footsteps of others in the bridge services field, you'll be part of a team that is leading the way. Many of our projects result in new techniques and new standards for everyone else to follow.

We offer a very competitive base salary, company ownership in our ESOP, 401 K with company matching, and a full benefits package. Review our benefits page for more information. If you are looking for a great career opportunity with an established company experiencing significant growth, please apply.

Positions Available -

• Entry Level (0-2 years related Bridge Inspection Experience)
• Mid Level (2+ years related Bridge Inspection Experience)

Ideal Candidate will have:

• At minimum a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University
• Ideal candidates will have a valid EI certification, or in the process of obtaining.

General Responsibilities:

• Primary duties will involve bridge inspection, condition assessment and reporting, repair design and detailing, emergency response, and on-site monitoring of bridge repairs.
• This position offers hands-on engagement with small, medium, and large bridge structures and opportunity for technical analysis/overview of structures. Candidates should ideally be detail oriented, be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of structural fundamentals and be eager to begin a career working with bridges.
• 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.
• Preparation and detailing of repair plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, and bidding documents
• 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, as needed.

Working Conditions

• Position requires a combination of both office and field duties.
• Position involves working conditions such as climbing on superstructures and substructures of bridges.
• Requires a certain amount of physicality and a comfort level with heights for the inspection portion of this position.
• Position requires a varying amount of travel with overnight stays, dependent upon assignment and available work, with the potential for short-term relocation. Expected travel ranges up to 10% of time. Compensation is provided.
• Partial-week work from home is allowed after 6 months successful employment.

Skills and Abilities

• Have a basic understanding of structural engineering fundamentals, including being able to identify basic load paths and have a general understanding of how loads affect structures and their members.
• Must have a good command of the English language with good oral and written communication skills. Technical writing proficiency is preferred.
• 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.
• 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, and quality control and quality assurance procedures and responsibilities

Candidates will have access to a hybrid working schedule, mentorship, a comprehensive employee benefit package, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Questions regarding open positions can be sent to Recruiting Coordinator, Jamie Kibler JLKibler@modjeski.com

** Compensation is based on total years of related Bridge Inspection experience and level of education **

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States

Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. No third-party candidates please