Area Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Lead Job Passaic area,New Jersey USA,Engineering

Area Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Lead

HDR is seeking for a NY/NJ Bridge Inspection Program Lead to head our NY/NJ Bridge Inspection Program. The candidate will lead the continued development of our bridge and tunnel inspection program including planning staff training and development; maintaining program quality; supporting workload planning and coordination; identifying business opportunities and leading pursuits; and maintaining relationships with clients and business partners. The role will also be expected to serve as Project Manager and/or Quality Control Reviewer for bridge, tunnel, and/or structural inspection projects.

The candidate may conduct National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) inspections as team leader, write field inspection reports, and perform calculations. Field inspections will be performed from ground level, hydraulic equipment, ladder access, or using rope access techniques. Occasional office engineering (design, load rating, analysis, etc.) may be required.

In the role of Area Bridge and Tunnel Inspection Lead, we'll count on you to:

Manage area bridge and tunnel inspection programs (NY/NJ) and select national bridge and tunnel projects.
Develop Quality Assurance requirements and procedures for the inspection program.
Perform Quality Control reviews for bridge inspection submissions.
Identify business opportunities and lead marketing efforts for proposals.
Lead bridge inspection teams, develop inspection reports, perform load ratings and other structural calculations.
Must be willing to work with other disciplines (bridge design, planning, traffic control) within the office, as necessary, during inspection downtime.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing and able to travel for multiple night stays during the week.
This position requires physical ability 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 positioning extension ladders, maneuvering small boats, driving long distances, confined space, air travel, occasionally working at night and/or on the weekend, and walking long distances on uneven surfaces.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various multi-disciplinary teams. Candidate should expect exposure to environmental hazards, such as, but not limited to, warm and cold temperatures, water, work-at-height, confined spaces, poisonous plants, snakes, ticks, spiders, and other animals encountered in the field.
Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

BS in Civil Engineering required.
MS in Civil/Structural Engineering.
10+ years' bridge/structural inspection and design experience.
Project Management experience
Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills.
NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Training
NHI 130053 Bridge Inspector Refresher Training
NHI 130078 Inspection of Fracture Critical Steel Bridges Training
NHI 130110 Tunnel Safety Inspection Training.
NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Practices and Procedures Course
American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Certification as a Level II or III.
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
Mobile Elevating Working Platform (MEWP) Operator Certification for scissor lifts, manlifts, and under bridge inspection vehicles (UBIV).
UAS Pilot (FAA Part 107 certification) with structural inspection experience.
Experience in BMS asset management software/systems.
Experience in load rating software
Preference is given to local candidates

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example:
Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects
Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-Multi Pier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP
2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, sp Column, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley Open Bridge Designer and Open Bridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Micro Station, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
Project management skills desirable
Strong communication skills and willing to work in a team environment
Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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