Bridge Design and Inspection Engineer

Dewberry; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bridge Design and Inspection Engineer to join their Fairfax office. This role offers the chance to engage in both design and inspection of bridges, with a focus on steel and concrete structures. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 10 years of relevant experience and will be responsible for designing bridge elements, performing load ratings, and leading safety inspections. This position promises a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute to vital infrastructure projects in Northern Virginia. If you're passionate about bridge engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of bridge design and inspection experience required.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design bridges and civil structures using applicable software.
• Assist and lead Bridge Safety Inspections in Northern Virginia.

Skills

Bridge Design

Bridge Inspection

Structural Engineering

Traffic Control Coordination

Microstation (CADD)

AASHTOWare Bridge Rating

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Bridge Engineering Software

Microstation (CADD)

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry has a unique opportunity for a Bridge Design and Inspection Engineer in our Fairfax, VA office with 3 - 10 years of bridge design experience and bridge inspection experience. The successful candidate will design bridges and a variety of civil structures (primarily of steel and concrete construction) using applicable software. The candidate will be responsible for designing steel and concrete bridge elements, performing bridge load ratings, developing reinforcing bar lists and quantities, and reviewing shop drawings. Bridge design work encompasses new and replacement bridges, bridge widenings, and bridge rehabilitation. The candidate will also be responsible for assisting and/or leading Bridge Safety Inspections in Northern Virginia. Responsibilities will include bridge inspections as part of rehabilitation or repair task orders as well as on major Design-Build projects for locations within Virginia. The approximate split between Design and Inspection work is 70%-30%.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Engineering with a minimum of 3 years of bridge engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering license is preferred.
• 3 to 10 years relevant, recent experience in the field of bridge inspection and design
• Experience with VDOT bridge design and bridge safety inspection standards is preferred.
• At least 1 year as an NBIS-qualified Team Leader in accordance with 23 CFR 650, Subpart C
• Successful completion of NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges) or NHI-130053 (Bridge Inspection Refresher Training) within the last 4 years;
• Successful completion of NHI-130078 (Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges) within the last 4 years;
• Successful completion of NHI-130087 (Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures);
• Work outdoors in diverse weather conditions, at heights, in confined spaces, over water and in close proximity to traffic.
• Have a working knowledge of traffic control requirements for bridge inspections and ability to coordinate with MOT subcontractors
• Ability use of computers applications, bridge engineering software and Microstation (CADD).
• Experience with AASHTOWare Bridge Rating software is preferred.
• Understanding of bridge safety inspection methods, structural behavior, deterioration characteristics of bridge materials, and bridge maintenance, repair and rehabilitation methods is preferred.
• Experience in preparing bridge repair plans for VDOT a plus.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.