Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Project Engineer

Fickett Structural Solutions, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Project Engineer in Nashville, Tennessee. The role involves coordinating inspection teams, creating detailed reports, and mentoring entry-level engineers. Ideal candidates have over 4 years of bridge inspection experience, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and strong communication skills. This position may require travel and working at heights.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in bridge inspections.
• Field experience with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
• Experience with SNBI conversions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage, and lead inspection teams for structural inspections.
• Create detailed and professional reports based on the inspection findings.
• Assist in design and load rating calculations.
• Provide mentorship/leadership for entry-level engineers.
• Travel for out-of-town work as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Field experience with NBIS

Mentorship and leadership

Comfortable working at heights

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET Accredited University

Registered Professional Engineer in Tennessee

SPRAT and/or IRATA Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit

Load rating analysis software

Job description

Description

Fickett Structural Solutions, Inc. is looking for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Project Engineer with 4+ years of experience to assist with our field inspections, reporting activities, load ratings, and structural design. Our ideal candidates possess critical thinking and excellent communication skills, and enjoy collaborating with coworkers, contractors, and clients to achieve common goals. We are a growing firm that values integrity and collaboration, and we’re seeking individuals eager to grow alongside us.

Position Overview

• Coordinate, manage, and lead inspection teams performing structural inspections of bridges, culverts, ancillary structures, dams, and buildings throughout the United States
• Create detailed and professional reports based on the inspection findings and complete the report entry into DOT-specific databases
• Assist in design and load rating calculations
• Assist bridge owners with their bridge program and maintenance needs, including the design of repairs
• Provide mentorship/leadership for entry-level engineers
• Travel for out-of-town work (which will require consecutive overnight stays)

Requirements

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET Accredited University
• Registered Professional Engineer in Tennessee (or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity within 180 days of hire)
• Meet NBIS Qualifications for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader for Routine and NSTM Inspections
• SPRAT and/or IRATA Certification, preferred

Previous Work Experience and Skills

• 4+ years of experience in bridge inspections
• Field experience, particularly with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS)
• Experience with SNBI conversions

Preferred computer skills:

• Microsoft Office
• Bluebeam
• MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Revit
• State Bridge Databases (Assetwise, AASHTOWare BrM, etc.)
• Experience with load rating analysis software and finite element modeling is also valuable

Physical and Personal Requirements

• Comfortable working at heights while utilizing lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or rope access
• While in the field, the employee may need to walk in rugged conditions, work in adverse weather conditions, and stand up to 8 hours or more a day
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus