Senior​/Lead Structural Inspection Quality Control Engineer

Senior/Lead Structural Inspection Quality Control Engineer

Full-time

SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer.

This position is contingent upon contract award

Location:
Rockville, MD / DMV area (specific location based on site/client office)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Lead Structural Inspection Quality Control (SIQC) Engineer to support a comprehensive structural asset management and inspection program. This role involves quality control of inspection reports, conducting field inspections, and ensuring compliance with established structural inspection standards. The SIQC Engineer will collaborate closely with engineering, maintenance, and asset management teams to enhance inspection processes, provide technical guidance, and support maintenance planning based on inspection findings.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of structural inspection standards and procedures to ensure compliance with established guidelines
• Conduct quality control reviews of inspection reports, witness and assess field inspections
• Perform post-inspection quality control in accordance with the requirements
• Serve as a technical resource by offering guidance on inspection best practices to inspectors
• Develop and support QC inspection process improvements
• Generate reports based on inspection findings to support the Program Director, maintenance and engineering teams, and asset management in prioritizing maintenance and renewal recommendation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee to support accurate and reliable inspections and documentation of the inspections

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
• 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
• Ability to perform QC of structural inspections on a wide range of assets including bridges spans, tunnels, culverts, stations, retaining walls, fences, S&I pits, bus and parking garages, and other infrastructure
• 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 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

• Additional certifications and knowledge areas strongly 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 Techniques)
  • Completion of a 10‑hour OSHA safety course.

Proposed Salary: $110 - 140k annual

Other compensation: opportunities for annual increase and bonus, and other types of bonuses

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Medical insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation commensurate with experience.