Job Details
Job Location: Poughkeepsie NY - Poughkeepsie, NY
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Minimum 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Field Services/Inspection
Overview
The Poughkeepsie, NY Field Services Unit is looking for Bridge Inspection Engineers with interest and 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.
Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Services
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 -
- Entry Level (0-4 years related Bridge Inspection Experience)
- Mid-Level (4-10 years related Bridge Inspection 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.
- Entry Level Candidate
- Ideal candidates will have a valid EI certification, or in the process of obtaining.
- For Mid-Level Positions
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months
- Must be able to pass a federal security background check for e-RAILSAFE and TWIC.
General Responsibilities:
- 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.
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
- 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.
- 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 MicroStation) 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
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
