Bridge Inspector, Central PA

HNTB; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking an engineering assistant for bridge inspections in Harrisburg, PA. The ideal candidate will assist in inspecting highway bridges, prepare project reports, and perform load rating analyses. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering with relevant experience is required. Additional qualifications such as EIT certification and proficiency in AutoCAD are preferred. The role involves significant fieldwork primarily in central Pennsylvania and offers the chance to build a meaningful career in infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 1 year of experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of PennDOT Pub 238, Pub 100A, and BMS3 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the inspection of highway bridges throughout Pennsylvania.
• Prepare and modify project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
• Perform load rating analyses and assist engineering teams.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Data collection

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

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 delivered solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country, and with our historic growth it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Job Overview

This opportunity entails assisting in the inspection of highway bridges throughout Pennsylvania, creating reports, and performing load rating analyses. The role will involve field work approximately 70% of the time, with possible fluctuations week to week. The candidate may also assist with engineering design or drafting tasks and is expected to have completed the NHI Bridge Inspection Course (130055).

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
• Prepare and modify select portions of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
• Develop project quantities and assist with development of cost estimates.
• Assist engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
• Self-sufficiently complete various tasks including research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• NHI Safety Inspection of Bridges (130055) certification.
• Knowledge of PennDOT Pub 238, Pub 100A, and BMS3.
• Experience with load rating analyses.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.

Additional Requirements

• Work at field site to complete bridge inspections primarily in central Pennsylvania; work may extend to any location within PA.
• Experience with inspecting highway bridges.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Locations

• Harrisburg, PA
• King of Prussia, PA (Norristown)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.