Assistant Engineer, Structural

Tran Systems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming Tran Systems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming Tran Systems!

What you'll be challenged to do:

Gannett Fleming Tran Systems’ National Bridge Inspection Practice has immediate openings for Bridge Inspection Engineers interested in specializing in performing bridge inspections utilizing rope access techniques (SPRAT). The successful candidates will have the flexibility to work out of several office locations throughout the country. The right candidate s are detail-oriented, demonstrate strong work ethic and are enthusiastic and passionate about focusing on the inspection and evaluation of in-service bridges.

We are seeking bridge inspection engineers who currently hold at least a SPRAT Level I certification with the ability and desire to progress in this role. This position involves the inspection and evaluation of complex and signature bridges along with the preparation of load ratings. The successful candidates will report to the National Rope Access Program Manager and will have the opportunity to work at the national level for owners/agencies in various states.

There are also opportunities to be involved in Tran Systems' UAS (drone) inspection program. The ideal candidate can be located anywhere in the US.

General duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing bridge inspection assignments on complex and signature structures
• Able and willing to travel within the continental United States to perform field inspections (approximately 40% of the time)
• Documenting clear and detailed inspection findings
• Preparing concise structure inspection evaluation reports
• Assisting with the planning and preparation of field inspections
• Assisting or participating in the preparation of business proposals, cost proposals, and safety plans
• Assisting the Rope Access Program Manager with efficient access and rescue plans
• Performing load rating analyses
• Participating in bridge design assignments involving contract plan preparation and specifications, design calculations, calculation of quantities and development of cost estimates
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards
• Company provided personal rope access kit
• Paid overtime (straight time)/travel time
• Access to company vehicle

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil and/or structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• Extensive experience using rope access techniques (SPRAT, IRATA) for the inspection of bridges and certified as a SPRAT Level I, II or III Technician.
• Completion of the Engineering-in-Training exam.
• Completion of the following: NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130055) and NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130078).
• Experience and training in the operation of bucket trucks, manlifts, and under bridge inspection vehicles.
• Individuals should have experience in reading plans and shop drawings.
• Team oriented engineer with strong communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Be eager to learn, be a team player and be enthusiastic.
• Take pride in their work and a commitment to quality work and timely communication.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or…