Bridge Inspector Team Lead- $5000 Sign on Bonus

AECOM Corporation; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Bridge Inspector Team Leader in Providence, RI. The role involves leading field inspections, supervising a team, and coordinating access and equipment for inspections under RIDOT and FHWA standards.

The candidate will perform on-site work at heights and in challenging conditions, prepare reports, and support analyses and rehabilitation documentation as needed. A PE license in RI is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering or similar discipline plus four years of experience; equivalent combination considered.
• Experience as a Team Leader / Supervisor of bridge inspectors.
• Valid US Driver’s License to visit project sites and offices; MVR check required.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections per RIDOT Bridge Inspection Manual and FHWA standards.
• Supervises team members and access/equipment vendors.
• Works at heights, in confined spaces, near live traffic, and in adverse weather; may work overnight.
• Prepares inspection reports and conducts quality control reviews.
• Supports bridge analyses and load rating calculations and rehabilitation documentation.

Skills

Team Leader experience

Driver's license

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural Eng or similar, 4 years experience

P.E. license in RI (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

CsiBridge

LEAP Concrete/Bridge

MathCAD

AASHTOware BrM/BrR

MDX

Job description

Bridge Inspector Team Lead- $5000 Sign on Bonus

• Full-time
• State/Province: Rhode Island
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: US - Providence, RI
• Compensation: USD 110,000 - USD 120,000 - yearly

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AECOM is seeking a Bridge Inspector Team Leader inProvidence, Rhode Islandoffice.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performs field inspections according to requirements of RIDOT Bridge Inspection Manual and the FHWA National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Supervises Team Members as well as access and equipment vendors.
• Work at heights, on ladders, on scaffolding and on aerial lifts, or other bridge inspection access equipment.
• Work in confined spaces, work adjacent to live traffic, work in or around water and work under adverse weather conditions.
• Work overnight as required, including work within railroad right-of-way.
• Prepares inspection reports.
• Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others.
• Bridge analyses and load rating calculations including 3D FEM modeling as needed.
• Bridge rehabilitation plans and document development as needed.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering or similar discipline plusfouryears of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience as a Team Leader / Supervisor of bridge inspectors
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review

Preferred Requirements:

• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License in the State of Rhode Island
• 2-week NHI Course No. 130055 \"Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges\", or the 5-day NHI Course No. 130056 \"Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers\"
• NHI Course No. 130053 Bridge Inspection (Refresher when required)
• NHI Course No. 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges
• ANSI 92.24/92.22 Mobile Elevated Work Platforms/Snooper Training
• Previous Fall Protection and Confined Space Training
• Previous Amtrak Contractor Training
• Bridge Load Rating experience
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Experience with AutoCAD, CsiBridge, LEAP Concrete/Bridge, MathCAD, AASHTOware BrM/BrR and MDX is a plus.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

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