Entry Level Bridge Inspection

Job Details

• Job Location: Poughkeepsie, NY - Poughkeepsie, NY
• Secondary Job Location(s): Mechanicsburg, PA - Mechanicsburg, PA
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Minimum 4 Year Degree
• Job Category: Field Services/Bridge Inspection

The Poughkeepsie, NY office of Modjeski and Masters is seeking Entry Level Bridge Inspection Engineers
. This is an exciting opportunity to start your career with one of the nation's leading bridge engineering firms, working alongside experts on projects that shape our rail infrastructure.

• At minimum a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Higher level education degrees should be related to Civil Engineering
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam and pursuing EIT Certification
• Must be able to pass a security background check for e-RAILSAFE and TWIC
• 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
• Have the willingness to utilize specialized equipment and techniques typically employed by rock and mountain climbers (industrial rope access)
• 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
• 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, and quality control and quality assurance procedures and responsibilities
• 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 30% of time. Compensation is provided
• Partial-week work from home is allowed after 6 months successful employment

• 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

• 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…