Bridge Inspector EIT/Coordinator

hdr; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,499 - 102,592; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time away

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

hdr is looking for a Bridge Inspector EIT/Coordinator in Denver, Colorado, to join its National Infrastructure Inspection Team. You will perform local and national bridge inspections, assist in preparing reports per NBIS standards, and work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has at least 2 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary ranging from $70,499 to $102,592.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, MS in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ bridge/structural inspection and design experience preferred.
• Candidates must have valid driver's license and ability to travel for inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform local and national bridge inspections and develop inspection reports.
• Support the bridge design group by applying engineering techniques.
• Work independently and in a team environment during inspections.

Skills

Structural engineering and detailing techniques

MS Office

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Bridge/structural inspection experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS in Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MathCAD

Bently OpenBridge Modeler

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

Job description

Bridge Inspector EIT/Coordinator (190200)

HDR Engineering is looking for a Bridge Inspector EIT/Coordinator to join our National Infrastructure Inspection Team. The Bridge EIT/Inspector will be expected to perform local and national bridge inspections and occasional office engineering (design, CADD, analysis). They will also assist the lead inspector in performing bridge inspections and preparing reports in accordance with NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards) on a regular basis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in local and national bridge inspections, develop inspection reports, and perform structural load rating calculations
• Work in a team environment and independently while challenging yourself to acquire knowledge and experience in engineering
• Support the bridge design group and other disciplines by applying structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of structural designs
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Civil/Structural Engineering preferred.
• EIT or ability to obtain promptly.
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Minimum of 2 years’ bridge/structural inspection and design experience preferred.
• Completion of NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges training preferred.
• Must be willing to work with other disciplines (bridge design, roadway design, hydraulic analysis, stream restoration, planning, traffic control) within the office, as necessary, during inspection downtime.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, and have the ability to travel for multiple night stays during the week.
• This position requires physical ability to perform field inspections of in‑service bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, overhead sign structures, hydraulic structures, and metal traffic signal poles. Physical demands include positioning extension ladders, maneuvering small boats, driving long distances, confined space, air travel, occasionally working at night, and walking long distances on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must have good communication skills and be willing to work in multi‑disciplinary team environment.
• Candidate should expect exposure to environmental hazards, such as, but not limited to, warm and cold temperatures, water, work‑at‑height, poisonous plants, snakes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
• Local Colorado candidates are preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• MS Office, MathCAD and AutoCAD, LARSA and Prestress Concrete Design experience
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and knowledge of engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Bently OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• Strong understanding and hands‑on use of computers for structural layout and design
• Good communication skills and willing to work in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $70,499 - $102,592

Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Denver

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full‑time

Employee Status: Regular