Bridge Inspection Team Leader/ Senior Structural Engineer

STV Incorporated; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Office & field work mix

Career advancement

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Massachusetts is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Senior Structural Engineer for our Transportation Division. You will lead bridge and culvert inspections, mentor staff, and coordinate with clients and vendors in a role that blends office and field work.

The position offers a sign-on and relocation bonus and provides opportunities to advance as a subject matter expert in bridge inspection, with exposure to state DOT projects and FHWA/NHI training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year university.
• Minimum 7 years' experience with a focus on bridge inspections.
• Massachusetts PE license preferred; out-of-state licensure accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge and culvert inspections for various projects.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, and agencies.
• Develop plans/sketches using AutoCAD and prepare inspection reports.
• Mentor and supervise inspection team members.
• Assist in design calculations and bid document preparation.

Skills

Bridge inspections

AutoCAD

Project coordination

Strong communication

Team leadership

Field work

Education

ABET-accredited Structural or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

STV currently has an opening for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader/ Senior Structural Engineer in our Transportation Division of our Massachusetts office. Sign on and relocation bonus available. This position offers great career opportunity for a bridge inspection team leader / senior structural engineer to be involved with bridge and culvert projects in all stages. This is a great role to become a subject matter expert in our growing inspection team and take on more leadership responsibilities. Not to mention a great mix of office and field work!

Primary Responsibilities

• Work as a Team Leader on bridge and culvert inspections for a variety of inspection projects.
• Collaborate with our growing bridge inspection team.
• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and best practices related to bridge inspection.
• Plan, perform, and execute bridge inspections.
• Coordinate with vendors, agencies and other appropriate parties required to successfully and safely perform the inspection.
• Attend meetings and interact with clients, consultants, and vendors.
• Develop plans and sketches using AutoCAD.
• Obtain required trainings for the projects.
• Deliver comprehensive bridge inspection reports that technically support the structure’s existing condition using client specific templates, forms and electronic data collect systems.
• Supervise and mentor inspection team members.
• Work an individual and as part of a team to perform design calculations, estimates, specifications and bid documents for various bridge and culvert rehabilitation/replacement projects.
• Prepare bridge load rating calculations and reports using various analysis software.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks as needed.
• Assist in monitoring of project budgets and schedules.
• Support with proposal development including cost estimating, and scope of work.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited four-year university
• Minimum 7 years' experience with a focus on bridge inspections
• Massachusetts Professional Engineering License is preferred - PE licensure from other states accepted
• Completion of FHWA-NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges)
• Experience with structural engineering design and/or bridge load ratings with the use of analysis software
• Experience with AutoCAD Microsoft Office Suite products
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
• Ability to work schedules specific to project requirements beyond the normal work schedule
• Record of safe working habits
• Physical ability to perform field work year-round in adverse weather conditions and work around bridges, roads, rail, water, and tunnels
• Physical ability to carry ladders and gear, work at heights, and work in water with waders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel within Massachusetts
• Must have a vehicle or ability to obtain a vehicle A current and valid Class D Motor Vehicles Operator’s license

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Team Leader experience for Massachusetts Agencies
• Additional FHWA/NHI Training - Fracture Critical, Moveable Bridge, Tunnel, or Ancillary Structures
• Experience Delivering reports in MassDOT Bridge Inspection Management Systems
• Willingness to travel outside Massachusetts on occasion

Compensation Range: $160,647.46 - $183,597.09

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV offers the following benefits

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders.

We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.