Field Services Bridge Engineer and Inspector

Job Details

Level: Experienced,

Job Location:

Jacksonville FL MM - Middleburg, FL, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Minimum 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $40.00 - $50.00

Hourly, Job Category:
Field Services/Bridge Inspection, Modjeski and Masters, Inc. is seeking an engineer with a civil/structural background for work in Bridge Preservation. This opportunity will include bridge inspection, condition assessment and reporting, repair design and detailing, load capacity rating, emergency response, construction engineering, and on-site monitoring of bridge repairs.

This position also offers the opportunity to join our rope access program. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters. Full-time positions are available in the following office locations:
Jacksonville, FL;
New Orleans, LA;
Round Rock, TX;
Edwardsville, IL; and St. Louis, MO.

• A minimum of a BS degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• 2-5 years relevant experience in bridge inspection
• Coursework focused in structural engineering is preferred.
• Licensed EI or EIT required, PE preferred
• Must be able to pass a federal security background check for e-RAILSAFE and TWIC.
• Candidates are expected to possess keen attention to detail, possess the ability to apply structural fundamentals to bridge inspection, bridge repair design and assessment, and exhibit a high level of initiative.

• Work with experienced engineers to deliver bridge preservation solutions, potential for growth and leadership
• Perform field inspections and prepare reports with recommendations for maintained and repair for all types of highway and railroad bridges, including:
  • Fixed bridges, such as suspension and cable-stayed bridges, trusses, girder and beam bridges
  • Movable bridges, such as vertical lift, swing span, and bascule bridges, and pontoon bridges
• Prepare and detail engineered repair plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, and bidding documents.
• Produce engineering calculations for repair elements.
• Provide peer review of engineering calculations and design.
• Conduct analysis and calculations for load capacity rating of bridges using computer aided and hand calculation methods.
• 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.

• Ability to apply structural engineering fundamentals, including ability to identify load paths, quantify member loads, and understand 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 Micro Station) 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, quality control and quality assurance procedures and responsibilities.

• Position requires a varying amount of travel with overnight stays
• Expected travel ranges up to…