Structural EIT/Inspector

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Structural EIT/Inspector, where you'll engage in vital inspections of dams and bridges. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on national infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and structural integrity while collaborating with a diverse team of professionals. You'll be empowered to apply your engineering knowledge, develop health and safety plans, and contribute to impactful projects that enhance community resilience. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• 0-2 years of experience in bridge/structural inspection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of dams, hydraulic structures, and bridges.
• Assist in preparing written reports summarizing inspection findings.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Field Inspection

Health and Safety Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

CADD

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Primary Responsibilities

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

In the role of Structural EIT/Inspector, we'll count on you to:

• Participate in local and national dam, hydraulic structure and bridge inspections
• Assist in the preparation of written reports summarizing inspections and findings
• Prepare pre-inspection planning tasks including but not limited to site walks, development of health and safety plans, rigging and rescue plans, confined space entry plans, and coordinating with health and safety
• Work in a team environment and independently while challenging yourself to acquire knowledge and experience in engineering
• Support the hydraulic structure 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

• Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• 0-2+ years’ bridge/structural inspection and design experience preferred
• Enthusiastic individual with a willingness to become certified as a Society of Professional Rope Access Technician (SPRAT) and work at heights.
• 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 dam, spillways, 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 a 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Previous structural design experience (internship or full-time work experience) is a plus
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Primary Location

Other Locations: United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Folsom

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Dams Levees Civil Works

Job Posting: Feb 25, 2025

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.