Assistant Bridge Inspector

T.Y. Lin International; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

TYLin is seeking an Assistant Bridge Inspector to join our Bridge Sector. This role supports inspection teams, prepares reports, conducts load ratings, and develops MOT plans in a hybrid field/office environment.

Opportunities to grow toward leadership in the Bridge Inspection Team. Ideal candidates hold an Associate or Bachelor degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, with 0–5 years of bridge inspection experience; a Master’s degree is preferred and EIT or SPRAT certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering with 0–5 years in bridge inspections or equivalent.
• Possibly Master’s degree preferred; Engineer-In-Training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform DOT routine and complex bridge inspections including NSTM/FC
• Assist and progress to lead inspection teams
• Perform engineering calculations and load ratings for bridges
• Review engineering plans and details
• Prepare quantities and project documentation (PS&E)
• Support project monitoring, scheduling and progress reporting
• Collaborate with Bridge Design Team on calculations and detailing

Skills

Bridge inspections

Engineering calculations

Load rating analysis

Plans & specs development

Team leadership (aspiring)

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AASHTO LRFD

Structural design software

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Assistant Bridge Inspector to join TYLin's Bridge Sector. This position will report to the Principal Bridge. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting inspection teams, writing reports, conducting load ratings, creating Maintenance of Traffic plans, operating equipment, performing nondestructive testing, performing rehabilitation/retrofit design, andand preparing related documents (Calculations, Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E)). This position has a dynamic schedule, including a mix of daytime field and office work and occasional nighttime field work. The work environment consists of a mix of on-site field and office/work-from-home. Within a team atmosphere we plan to foster your knowledge and get you prepared and well-placed to learn and grow!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Perform DOT routine, in-depth, Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member (NSTM)/Fracture Critical (FC), access required, complex, and emergency bridge inspections.
• Assist the team and move into leading inspection teams on bridges with a variety of complexities.
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis for the load rating of bridges or rehabilitation of damaged elements.
• Become familiar with engineering plans and details.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Assist with project monitoring and scheduling.
• Assist with progress reports.
• Assist in developing production work plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Assist the Bridge Design Team by performing design calculations, analysis and detailing of bridges Other assignments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and/or JOB EXPERIENCE):

• Associate's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and 2 years of experience performing bridge inspections or Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis, or equivalent work experience.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• 0 - 5 years of experience in bridge inspection and design.
• Willingness to grow into Bridge Inspection Team Leader role.
• Engineer-In-Training Certification desired.
• NBIS Certified Bridge Safety inspector preferred (Take the 1-week or 2-week FHWA/NHI Bridge Safety Inspection courses).
• Willingness to get Society Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) certified or current SPRAT certification is a plus.
• Bridge Load Rating Experience and successfully passing the FHWA/NHI LRFR of Highway Bridges course is a plus.
• Safety conscious and will be responsible for their personal safety and the safety of their fellow team members.
• Familiar with structural design and load rating software, and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications preferred.
• Client-focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

Additional Information #LI-Hybrid

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

Our Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin, Introba, Landrum & Brown form the Infrastructure division of Sidara. Sidara is a leading, privately-owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence. Sidara world-class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide. The Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.