Structural Engineer - Bridge Inspection Team Leader

AI Engineers, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA contributions paid by company

401k match

Competitive PTO package

ESOP program

Mentorship and advancement

Job summary

AI Engineers, Inc. in New York, NY seeks a Structural Engineer, Team Leader to head Bridge Inspection and Design efforts. The role involves leading inspections, with optional load rating and design work on new projects, and mentoring junior staff.

The candidate should balance a can-do attitude with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or with a team in a fast-paced consulting environment. Opportunities for growth and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required
• NY P.E. license required (NJ license a plus)
• 5+ years bridge inspection experience
• NHI Bridge Inspector training within last 5 years
• Experience with MS Office, MicroStation, CombIS

Responsibilities

• Bridge, tunnel, and ancillary structure inspections and load ratings
• Prepare scheduling, write inspection reports, QA/QC, assist with coordination
• Perform structural analyses and prepare plans per federal/state/local requirements
• Prepare quantities, cost estimates, and special provisions
• Site visits and onsite inspections
• Assist PMs with schedule/budget updates and proposals
• Perform engineering tasks for bridge design and related work
• Design steel, concrete, and/or timber bridge elements and walls

Skills

Self-starter

Strong organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

P.E. license in NY

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

CombIS (Bentley AssetWise)

LARS

AASHTOWare BrR

Job description

AI Engineers, Inc. (AIE) is looking for a Structural Engineer, Team Leader to join our Bridge Inspection and Design teams based in New York, NY. This is an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, highly-organized bridge inspection engineering professional to lead inspections, with the option to assist with load rating and design on new projects. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative consulting firm. This position includes opportunities for personal and professional development and growth.

AIE's industry-leading compensation/benefits package features company-paid HSA contributions, 401k match, competitive PTO package, ESOP program, mentorship and advancement opportunities, and flexible work environment. Our top-tier benefits programs reflect our passion and culture for investing in our people.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required
• P.E. license in NY, required (NJ P.E. license is a plus)
• 5+ years of bridge inspection experience
• Must have completed the NHI two (2) week Bridge Inspector training course and/or NHI Bridge Inspection Refresher course within the last 5 years.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, MicroStation, and CombIS (Bentley AssetWise).
• Bridge load rating and experience with LARS and/or AASHTOWare BrR is a plus.
• NHI course for NSTM/FCM, Scour, LRFR load rating, and Ancillary Highway Structure inspection is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bridge, tunnel, and ancillary structure inspections and load ratings
• Preparing scheduling, writing inspection reports, assuring QA/QC, and assist with project coordination
• Perform structural analyses, develop calculations, and prepare plans in accordance with federal, state, and local agency requirements.
• Prepare quantities, cost estimates, and special provisions.
• Site visits and onsite structure inspections.
• Assist project managers with assignments including schedule and budget updates and proposal preparation
• Perform engineering tasks related to bridge design projects and other transportation-related structural design and analysis projects as time allows
• Design steel, concrete, and/or timber bridge elements, walls, and associated structures as time allows

Skills & Abilities

• A self-starter with the ability to work with project teams and manage multiple and concurrent tasks/assignments
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage the inspection duties in the field.
• Data driven and detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Considerable knowledge of Architecture, Engineering, Construction inspection process and procedures.
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability and willingness to travel to work sites.

AIE is a multi-disciplinary, ENR-500 company with 13 offices in the U.S and over 350 employees. We are an engineering consulting firm providing Bridge, Transportation, Construction Engineering, Water/Wastewater, Site/Civil, Building Systems, Design-Build, Survey/Mapping, and Technology services to public and private clients nationwide. Design, Analysis, Inspection & Evaluation are among the core expertise of the firm, earning us a national reputationforserving on major projects in over 20 states. AIE integrates advanced equipment and technology into our infrastructure engineering services, including drones,laser scanning, artificial intelligence, and point-cloud mapping. Armed with this tech, we are enabling our engineers to perform their work at the highest level.

AIE is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. AIE fully endorses equal opportunity for all. EOE/M/F/D/VEV