Senior​/Lead Structural Inspection QC Engineer

Senior / Lead Structural Inspection QC Engineer

Structural Inspection Quality Control (SIQC) Engineer is needed for quality control (QC) of field inspections and reports by WMATA’s structural inspections teams as follows:

• QC/review of inspection reports
• Field inspections

The Senior/Lead SIQC Engineer will assist the Program Director, maintenance and engineering teams and TAMO with input to the Structural Asset Management Plan which is currently in development.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the WMATA Structures Inspection Manual and procedures to ensure compliance with established guidelines;
• Conduct quality control reviews of inspection reports, witness and assess field inspections, and perform post-inspection quality control in accordance with the responsibilities specified in Section 3.1.2.;
• Serve as a technical resource by offering guidance on inspection best practices to WMATA inspectors;
• Develop and support QC inspection process improvements;
• Generate reports based on inspection findings to support the Program Director, maintenance and engineering teams, and TAMO in prioritizing maintenance and renewal recommendations; and
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee to support accurate, reliable inspections and documentation of the inspections.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on Structures;
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.), including a minimum requirement of five (5) years of hands‑on experience on structural inspection and testing experience on major transit system structures;
• Capability to perform QC of structural inspections related to:
  • Bridge spans
  • Tunnels
  • Culverts
  • Stations
  • Fences
  • Retaining walls and shafts
  • S&I Pits, bus garages, and parking garages
  • Other structures as requested
• Experience in structural inspection testing. Ability to identify and recommend the most applicable non‑destructive (NDT) and destructive testing methods. Experience using Inspection tools such as the “D‑Meter” and other NDT tools such as Dye Penetrant;
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate schedules with on‑site structural inspection crews and provide detailed and accurate QC reporting on field inspection tasks and inspection reports;
• Experience with providing recommendations on prioritizing structural asset management strategies, including maintenance and renewals;
• Proposed Professional Engineer (PE) must possess the following certifications:
  • FHWA‑NHI‑130055 Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges; or
  • FHWA‑NHI‑130056 Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges for Professional Engineers; and,
  • FHWA‑NHI‑130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges.
• Proposed Engineer in Training (EIT) must possess the following certifications:
  • FHWA‑NHI‑130055 Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges.

• Possession of the following knowledge and credentials is preferred:
  • FHWA‑NHI‑130110 Tunnel Safety Inspection;
  • National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS);
  • Tunnel Operations, Maintenance, Inspection and Evaluation (TOMIE) Manual;
  • Specifications for the National Tunnel Inventory (SNTI);
  • National Certified Tunnel Inspector (NCTI);
  • FHWA‑NHI‑130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges; and
  • Completion of a 10‑hour OSHA safety course.

This is a 100% On‑Site position.

Location:

WMATA Carrollton Rail Yard, 4100 Garden City Dr

Salary range: $120,000 to $150,000 YR

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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