Bridge Inspection Engineer Team Lead

Volkert, Inc.; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + match

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. in Daphne, AL is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Engineer Team Lead to support the Gulf Region. The role involves leading field inspections both topside and underwater, inspecting culverts, large bridges, and ancillary structures. Travel is required about one week per month, rarely more than two weeks.

The candidate will develop inspection reports, review reports by others, and perform structural load rating and scour analyses. Office duties include writing and data entry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel out of state.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Pre-employment drug screening requirement.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Inspect culverts, large complex bridges, moveable bridges, and related structures.
• Lead field inspection teams, topside and underwater.
• Develop and review inspection reports prepared by others.
• Perform structural load rating and scour analysis.
• Office tasks: report writing, review, and data entry.

Skills

Leadership

Field inspection

Team coordination

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Eng

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Inspection Engineer Team Lead to support our Gulf Region based in Daphne, AL.

Volkert's Daphne office is the service line for bridge tunnel inspection across Volkert's entire footprint. We inspect topside and underwater, and we're looking for an outgoing go-getter who is unafraid of the heat, the wildlife, or the work. With this position, you'll travel but not will not be every week. Average about one week per month and rarely more than two.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspect culverts, large complex bridges, moveable bridges, and ancillary structures (signs, light poles, traffic signals)


• Lead field inspection teams, topside and underwater


• Develop inspection reports, and review reports prepared by others


• Structural load rating and scour analysis


• Office responsibilities will include report writing, review and data entry

What You Need To Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering


• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel


• Ability to travel out of state


• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights


• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines


• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus Points If You Have

• EI Certification


• Understanding of national bridge inspection methods, evaluations, and report preparation


• Successful Completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)


• Medical, Dental, & Vision


• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching


• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays


• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance


• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability


• Wellness incentives


• Student Debt Retirement Match


• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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