Bridge Inspection - Engineer III

HNTB Corporation; South Portland, Portland (ME, ME); On-site; USD 83,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in South Portland, ME seeks an experienced structural/bridge engineer to lead NBIS inspections, perform load ratings, and conduct structural evaluations across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont.

The ideal candidate will guide field inspections, develop detailed reports, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with multiple disciplines while maintaining work/life balance. NBIS team leadership and FHWA standards are important; master's or PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience or higher degrees with fewer years
• NBIS inspection team leader qualifications
• Experience leading field inspections of bridges and related reports

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform field inspections for highway and railroad bridges
• Develop inspection reports detailing findings
• Perform structural analysis, load ratings, and design/plan development
• Mentor junior staff and oversee project workflow
• Coordinate with local, state, and private agencies

Skills

NBIS inspection leadership

Field inspections of bridges

Structural analysis

Load rating analyses

Mentoring junior staff

Client relationship development

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:

• Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
• Assist in the development of project specifications.
• Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
• Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
• Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs quality control reviews of discipline - specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
• Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
• Performs 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 year of relevant experience, or PhD 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.
• Monitors 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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: South Portland, ME (Portland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The approximate pay range for Maine is $83,373.48 - $130,404.68. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB's spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required.

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