Bridge Inspector/Engineer

HDR; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is hiring a Bridge Inspector/Engineer in Orlando, Florida. The role includes conducting inspections of bridges, leading business development efforts, and developing comprehensive inspection reports.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a PE license in Florida, and at least 7 years of structural inspection experience. Essential skills include teamwork, communication, and a willingness to travel across the United States for inspections.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of structural inspection experience.
• Willingness to travel within the United States to inspection sites.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of bridges, tunnels, and other structures.
• Develop inspection reports summarizing findings.
• Lead business development efforts for new and existing clients.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)

FDOT Inspection Team Leader Certification

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

LEAP Bridge Enterprise

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

In the role of Bridge Inspector/Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Function as part of a team to complete initial, routine, in-depth, and fracture‑critical inspections of fixed, movable, and signature bridges; tunnels; dams; hydraulic structures; and other miscellaneous structures for agencies (federal, state, local) and private owners using National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS) and other relevant standards.
• Use various access techniques including under‑bridge inspection equipment or other access methods to complete structural field inspections.
• Lead or assist with team planning and coordination to complete inspections.
• Develop bridge inspection reports summarizing outcomes and condition assessments completed during inspections.
• Complete structural load ratings as needed.
• Lead or assist with business development efforts with new and existing clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• PE in Florida (or can obtain same through reciprocity within 6 months)
• Successful completion of FHWA‑NHI approved comprehensive training to become a certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader
• Successful completion of FHWA‑NHI approved bridge inspector refresher training course to maintain certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader status
• Successful completion of FHWA‑NHI approved fracture‑critical techniques for steel bridges training course
• Minimum of 7 years of structural inspection experience
• Willingness to travel within the United States to inspection sites
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams
• FDOT Inspection Team Leader Certification
• Successful completion of FHWA‑NHI approved comprehensive training to become a certified Tunnel Inspection Team Leader
• Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Certification
• Mobile Elevating Working Platform (MEWP) Operator Certification for scissor lifts, manlifts, under bridge inspection vehicles (UBIV) and vehicle‑mounted bucket trucks and bucket vans

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in bridge design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTO BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bentley OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• Experience managing junior staff
• Excellent communication skills and working in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.