Bridge Project Engineer/Inspection Team Leader

KCI Technologies Inc.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a junior engineer to join their structures team. This role offers the chance to lead a Bridge Inspection Team and support project managers in training new engineers. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and experience with bridge inspections. You will utilize advanced modeling and design software while ensuring project deliverables meet client schedules. Join a collaborative environment that values integrity, commitment, and innovation, and be part of a team that celebrates achievements and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Family-friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Training and mentoring resources

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of professional experience in engineering required.
• NHI 2-week bridge inspection course certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bridge Inspection Team to ensure accurate structure assessments.
• Support project managers in training entry-level engineers.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Technical writing skills

Reliability

Commitment to task completion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Graduate-level work

Tools

AssetWise

Microstation

OpenBridge Modeler

Job description

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #56 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

KCI Technologies is hiring a junior engineer that qualifies as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our structures team in Maryland. In addition to serving as a team leader, this junior engineer will support project managers in training entry-level engineers on bridge inspection. The candidate will also participate as a designer for various transportation structures related projects. Candidate will utilize a variety of modeling and design software.

Qualified Candidates will have:

• Good problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills are required. A solid background of reliability, commitment to task and project completion and success is required.
• Experience conducting element level inspections of structures in compliance with NBIS and SNBI, and reporting using AssetWise.
• Leading the Bridge Inspection Team to ensure accurate completion of structure assessment.
• NHI 2-week bridge inspection course certification required.
• NHI NSTM course certification preferred.
• Familiarity with MDOT SHA, MDTA and PennDOT bridge design and associated programs.
• Experience with Microstation and OpenBridge Modeler preferred.
• Deliver work products within budget and on client’s required schedule.
• PE certification required.
• Travel in and out of state is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; appropriate graduate-level work is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 - 9 years of professional experience.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.