Bridge Inspector - NICET Level III_IV or equivalent

KS Engineers PC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KS Engineers, P.C. in Newark, NJ is seeking a Bridge Inspector with NICET Level 3/4 or equivalent. You will inspect bridges, supervise team members, document findings, and ensure OSHA and client procedures are followed on projects often with >$5M scope. Candidate must have NJDOT exposure and relevant licenses/certifications.

The role requires physical field inspections, coordination with project teams, and proficiency with common engineering and drafting software. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 7 years of Bridge construction projects experience.
• 3 years on NJDOT projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Personally inspect the bridge/structure.
• Supervise other inspection team members to verify proper inspection.
• Verify inspection results are properly documented.
• Verify all procedures required by the Client are implemented.
• Ensure work complies with OSHA requirements and MPT as required by jurisdiction.
• Ensure all equipment needed to complete the work is available.
• Train staff.
• Stay current with design criteria and technology.
• Proficient in software (engineering, drafting, administrative) required to complete projects.
• Monitor invoice ability and verify compliance with goals.
• Familiar with company policies and verify implementation and compliance.
• Complete timecard daily and ensure correct time charge information.

Job description

KS Engineers, P.C. (KSE) is a mid-size engineering and construction management firm ranking in the ENR Top 500 for design and ENR Top 100 for construction management. We are headquartered in Newark, NJ, with regional offices in New York City and Newburgh, NY; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA; Mount Laurel and Mount Arlington, NJ; and Rocky Hill, CT. The firm provides engineering, construction management, and land surveying services to both public and private sector clients. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KS Engineers, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: Bridge Inspector - NICET Level 3_4 or equivalent

Reports to: Department Manager and/or Project Manager

General Qualities:

• Is a proactive self-starter and viewed as a positive example.
• Provides technical and management support to supervisor.
• Under the direction of supervisor has full technical and administrative responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordination of a project, assignment, and/or task within a project.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Shall personally inspect the bridge/structure.
• Shall supervise other inspection team member(s) to verify that each bridge/structure is properly inspected.
• Shall verify that the inspection results are properly documented.
• Verifies that all procedures required by the Client are implemented.
• Verifies that all work is carried out in accordance with OSHA requirements and that all necessary MPT is in place as required by the entity that has jurisdictional control.
• Verifies that all equipment required to complete the work is available.
• Trains staff.
• Keeps current with design criteria and technology.
• Is proficient in software (engineering, drafting, administrative) required to complete assigned projects.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Monitors invoice ability of self to verify compliance with established goals.
• Familiar with all company policies and procedures and verifies implementation and compliance.
• Completes timecard on a daily basis.
• Verifies that assigned staff has been provided correct time charge information.

Requirements:

Experience:

• 7 years of Bridge construction projects (Construction Cost > $5M).
• 3 years on NJDOT projects preferred.

Professional Licenses/Registrations:

• TCP (Rutgers CAIT)
• NJSAT Certification
• ACI field Technical I

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridges and culvert structures
• Work safely alongside active vehicular traffic
• Use safely bridge access equipment (examples, ladder, mobile elevated work platforms)
• The ability to perform inspections without undue fear of heights
• Able to use fall protection
• Climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, reaching above head
• Good sense of balance
• Walk on uneven or challenging terrain
• Work outdoors in inclement weather

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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