Bridge Inspection - Team Leader

Collins Engineers, Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland seeks an experienced Bridge Inspection Engineer to perform structural inspections on bridges and ancillary structures. This role is ideal for engineers looking to lead projects and advance their careers.

Key duties include ensuring compliance with engineering standards, performing computations, and preparing comprehensive engineering plans. The position also involves supervising junior engineers and requires fieldwork, including potential weekend and night assignments.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural inspections of bridges and ancillary structures.
• Ability to perform engineering computations.
• Leadership skills to supervise junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering information to ensure project compliance.
• Independently perform engineering computations.
• Prepare engineering plans and reports.
• Supervise entry-level engineers and staff.
• Manage small to moderately complex projects.

Skills

Engineering standards compliance

Technical analysis

Engineering computations

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Computer-assisted engineering software

Job description

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Collins Engineers, Inc., a leader in the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Bridge Inspection Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, Maryland. The engineer will perform structural inspections on bridges, ancillary structures, and load ratings. This candidate will contribute to the successful completion of inspection/design projects as well as function as the team lead on small to moderately complex inspection projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer looking to advance into a team leader role.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides technical engineering information to project manager to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations on field and/or design issues.
• Independently performs moderately difficult engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Keeps project manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Responsible for small to moderately difficult projects from inception to completion.
• Has limited communication with clients.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Direct and supervise the work of entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Field work required, which could include nights and weekends.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Relocation is available.