Bridge Inspector

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities. HDR Engineering is looking for a Bridge Inspector to join our South Carolina team.

This position may be based out of Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, or Fort Mill. The Bridge Inspector will perform bridge inspections and some office engineering (rating, rehabilitation/repair design, CADD). They will assist the Team Leader in performing bridge inspections and preparing reports in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) on a regular basis.

• Participate in bridge inspections, develop inspection reports, and perform structural load calculations
• Work in a team environment and independently while challenging yourself to acquire knowledge and experience in engineering
• Support HDR's national inspection program on an occasional basis
• Perform and update load rating analyses using commercially available software such as BrR
• Assist with bridge rehabilitation and design efforts
• Coordination and scheduling with clients, subcontractors, and railroads to meet inspection deadlines on time
• Perform other duties as needed

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree in civil engineering or a related field
• 2+ years' bridge/structural inspection, rating experience or design experience
• Completion of NHI 130055 "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges" training
• Experience with SCDOT bridge inspections according to BIGD and SCDOT load ratings according to LRGD
• CADD experience;
  Micro Station preferred
• Experience with Project Wise, Google Earth and Bluebeam
• Willing to work with other disciplines (bridge, roadway, hydraulic, construction, planning) within the office, as necessary, during inspection downtime
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record and can travel for multiple night stays during the week and on weekends
• Strong client relationship skills
• Must be physically able 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 maneuvering extension ladders, small boats, driving long distances, confined spaces, air travel, occasional nighttime and weekend work, and walking long distances on uneven surfaces.
• Candidate should expect exposure to environmental hazards such as warm and cold temperatures, water, work-at-height, poisonous plants, snakes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures.
• Local candidates are preferred

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
• HDR's Drug and Alcohol Policy prohibits the use of drugs or alcohol while on HDR or client premises. A successful drug-screen may be required prior to hire and thereafter, based on client requirements and applicable laws.
• Sponsorship (visa) for U.S. employment authorization is not available presently or in the future for this position.

Primary location:
Charleston, South Carolina.
Other locations:
Columbia, Greenville, Fort Mill.

Schedule:

Full-time

Employment type:

Regular
Business Class:
Bridges and Structures
Industry: Highway & Road

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.