Bridge Inspection - Engineer III

HNTB; South Portland (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB in South Portland, ME is seeking a seasoned structural/bridge engineer to lead in‑service inspections, load rating analyses, and related evaluations across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

The candidate will grow client relationships, mentor a high‑caliber team, and manage discipline‑specific projects while balancing work‑life priorities. Excellent communication and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience
• PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform field inspections for a range of highway and railroad bridges
• Develop inspection reports based on findings
• Perform structural analysis, design and plans as needed
• Perform load rating analysis, calculation and report development
• Assist in construction phase services such as submittal review and field support
• Mentor junior staff in their development
• Monitor quality and budget on all assigned tasks
• Coordinate and plan schedules, hours, and workload within discipline

Skills

Field inspections

NBIS compliance

Structural analysis

Load rating

Design/repair plans

Mentoring junior staff

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

AASHTOWare BrR

Bentley STAAD Pro

CSiBridge

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

Our growing office is seeking a motivated individual to lead in‑service bridge inspections, load rating analyses, and various structural evaluations across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The ideal candidate will be excited to grow client relationships, increase their own individual knowledge, and support mentorship of a top‑caliber team – all while maintaining their ideal work/life balance. This position will offer opportunities to expand your career in a multitude of directions, as well as own and manage discipline‑specific projects.

Candidates should be an experienced structural/bridge engineer who meets the qualifications for a NBIS inspection team leader. The primary responsibilities of this position are to lead and perform field inspections for a range of highway and railroad bridges and develop subsequent inspection reports based on the findings. Additional tasks may include performing structural analysis and design, load ratings, design/repair plan and specification development, and cost/quantity estimates. Candidates should be comfortable overseeing the work of junior staff members and have the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external colleagues at all levels.

What You'll Do

• Complete assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
• Assist in the development of project specifications.
• Develop discipline‑specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
• Aid in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
• Work closely with other disciplines and on multi‑discipline projects.
• Perform quality control reviews of discipline‑specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
• Assist with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience, or
• Ph D in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring

• Ability and desire to lead and perform field inspections of bridges according to FHWA’s NBIS, as well as other state and federal standards.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of inspections including collaboration with local, state, and private agencies.
• Actively perform and oversee all aspects of the field activities and confirm the inspection is conducted in a highly detailed manner.
• Identify and properly document critical findings during inspections.
• Develop high‑quality and detailed inspection reports accurately depicting existing conditions and critical findings.
• Develop condition quantities and repair costs for National Bridge Element Level reporting.
• Perform and review structural analysis, design and plans as needed.
• Perform and review load rating analysis, calculation and report development as needed.
• Assist in construction phase services such as submittal review and field support.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight for staff throughout the project/task life.
• Mentor junior staff in their development, particularly inspection team members.
• Monitor quality and budget on all assigned tasks.

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• Bridge inspection experience with local agencies such as MaineDOT, NHDOT, and VTrans.
• Successful completion of FHWA‑NHI’s Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges course.
• Working knowledge of analysis, design and load rating software such as AASHTOWare’s BrR, Bentley’s STAAD Pro and/or CSiBridge.
• OSHA 10‑hour construction safety certification

Job Type

Regular, Full time

Location

South Portland, ME (Portland)

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application & EEOC Statement

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Affirmative Action Policy Statement

HNTB is a federal contractor subject to Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Accordingly, it is HNTB’s policy to take affirmative action to employ and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities at all levels of employment.

HNTB will recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles, and will ensure that all other personnel actions are administered, without regard to an individual’s protected veteran or disability status. All employment decisions will be based only on valid job requirements. Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in or may engage in any activity that supports equal opportunity for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.