Job Details
Job Location: Charleston WV - Charleston, WV
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Minimum 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Field Services/Inspection
Overview
The Charleston, WV is looking for a Bridge Inspection Engineer with experience in the inspection of major Bridge Structures.
Field Services Unit -
Main responsibilities include condition inspection of major bridge structures, related highway structures and tunnels, and construction inspection of bridge and other projects. M&M’s expertise in coatings inspection is also housed in this unit, as is our technical access (rope climbing) program. Staff in the Field Services unit is mostly composed of Structural Engineers and Technicians.
Technical Rope Access
Jennings Randolph Project: M&M performed detailed inspections consisting of a complete hands-on inspection of every component on the bridge, and then developed rehabilitation plans of noted deficiencies for the Jennings Randolph Bridge, which carries US Route 30 over the Ohio River in Hancock County, West Virginia.
The Company:
M&M is one of the world’s Leading Bridge Engineering Firms, with a reputation for technical excellence and innovation that goes beyond current standards. Established 130 years ago, our firm is responsible for the design and maintenance of some of our nation’s most recognizable structures. Services include fixed and movable bridge design, inspection and rehabilitation, and all facets of life-cycle maintenance, research, and code development.
As a Structural Bridge Design Engineer with Modjeski and Masters, you will work on a variety of challenging and rewarding bridge engineering projects for a myriad of transportation clients. As a member of our team, you'll be immediately responsible for performing engineering tasks under the careful supervision of established and respected professionals. You'll have opportunities to interact directly with clients, become a valued partner on a variety of high-impact projects, and apply fresh insights at every stage of a bridge's life cycle. Instead of following in the footsteps of others in the bridge services field, you'll be part of a team that is leading the way. Many of our projects result in new techniques and new standards for everyone else to follow.
We offer a very competitive base salary, company ownership in our ESOP, 401 K with company matching, and a full benefits package. Review our benefits page for more information. If you are looking for a great career opportunity with an established company experiencing significant growth, please apply.
Description
Positions Available -
- Senior Team Lead with at least 4 years of experience
Ideal Candidate will have:
- At minimum a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University
- Coursework focus on construction management or structural engineering is preferred.
- Ideal candidate will have experience in construction oversight and/or monitoring of heavy civil construction projects, bridge inspection and repair, and structural design
- Must be able to pass a federal security background check for e-RAILSAFE and TWIC.
- Experience in the inspection of Long Span Bridge Structures
- Will have NBIS Bridge Safety Certification
- Will have completed the Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members training
Training:
General Responsibilities:
- Organize a team and/or function as Team Leader for bridge inspections projects.
- Participate in inspection activities and lead an inspection in the field.
- Coordinate services by others and mediate any field issues (Rigging Contractors)
- Prepare inspection reports with recommendations for maintenance and repair for all types and sizes of highway and railroad bridges, including fixed and movable bridges.
- Assist the project manager with field and office construction engineering work.
- Attend pre-bid and pre-construction meetings and assist with pre-construction planning activities as required.
- Assist with the management and administration of construction contracts.
- Lead junior staff with providing field oversite and inspection of bridge construction activity to ensure project compliance with the plans and specifications.
- Observe field activities to ensure materials and workmanship follow the required standards prescribed by the contract documents.
- Review and be familiar with the Contractor’s construction schedules
- Assist the project manager with documenting, organizing, distributing, and responding to construction correspondence and communications.
- Participate in project meetings.
- Technical writing for the preparation of construction specifications, technical correspondence, construction reports, and other construction documentation
- Maintain contact with the project manager
Working Conditions
- 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 relocation. Expected travel ranges up to 30% of time. Compensation is provided.
- Partial-week work from home is allowed after 6 months successful employment.
Skills and Abilities
- Should have an understanding and working knowledge of how to read design plans and details, shop drawings, and construction schedules.
- Should have an understanding and working knowledge of how to interpret construction specifications and manufacturer technical data.
- Working knowledge of construction contracts.
- Working knowledge of construction management processes including communication, documenting procedures, and quality control and quality assurance procedures and responsibilities.
- Should understand structural engineering fundamentals, including being able to identify basic load paths and have a general understanding of how loads affect structures and their members.
- Physically capable of climbing ladders and stairways, working on walkways and platforms at high elevations, such as on high bridge superstructures, working from aerial access equipment.
- Must have good command of the English language with good oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CADD (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) is preferred.
Candidates will have access to a hybrid working schedule, mentorship, a comprehensive employee benefit package, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Questions regarding open positions can be sent to Recruiting Coordinator, Jamie Kibler [email protected]
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States
Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. No third-party candidates please
