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RS&H has a national bridge inspection and preservation practice and is a leader in bridge management across the country.  We are in the process of creating a national approach to projects, resources, quality, and technical excellence, as we continue to develop new clients.

We look for innovative solutions that go beyond the initial ideas to solve our client’s challenges.  If this sounds like the type of work you are passionate about, RS&H offers an opportunity to join our team. We have an amazing team throughout the United States of talented structural engineers and are looking to add a senior leader to grow our business.

In this role, you will be responsible for the structural aspects of complex highway bridge engineering projects, along with assessment and evaluation of existing structures, and offering innovative solutions to extend bridge service life.  You will be focused on developing organizational skills for more complex assignments, and coordinate with all Bridge Service Groups to provide opportunities to participate on complex projects and enable RS&H bridge organization growth strategies.  You will be responsible for mentoring the team in bridge inspection best practices and career development. This position will also be responsible for leading technical pursuits, proposal writing, and participation in Go/No-Go decisions relative to project pursuits.   

Role Responsibilities

• Lead a two-person inspection team in the inspection and documentation of field conditions of in-service bridges, culverts, and ancillary structures.
• Develop field inspection plan, prepare existing reports, coordinate traffic control, verify safety protocols are in place, and plan travel.
• Prepare bridge inspection reports and supporting documentation.
• Develop and track east coast opportunities for NBIS, NTIS, Bridge Preservation, NDE, and QC/QA.
• Manage internal and external relationships
• Establish marketing connections with new geographic clients
• Participating in go no-go decisions on critical projects
• Coordinate with Infrastructure Business Unit with bridge Infra pursuits, and development of Preservation group/strategy.
• Coordinate with Strategy Group on identification of new bridge markets and
• Participate in Presentations, Interviews, and Proposals.
• Increase BD role and Marketing tasks.
• Participate in major organizational pursuits.
• Participate in obtaining bridge inspection quals in key Region Markets.

Project Work (First 12-18 months)

• TxDOT Bridge Inspection
• Michigan Bridge Scoping
• Dallas Area Rapid Transit Inspection
• Orlando Airport Structural Inspection
• NCDOT SMU Bridge Inspection – Pursuit
• VDOT QC/QA Contract – Pursuit
• SCDOT Business Development

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree minimum
• Must have a professional engineering (PE) registration with the ability to obtain comity in other jurisdictions as required.
• Experience inspecting transportation structures including bridges, retaining walls, culverts, complex structures, and construction engineering.
• NHI Bridge Safety Inspection Training
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive structural inspection experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, AASHTO BrM, Bentley Assetwise, and other proprietary DOT asset management software.
• Experience in evaluating existing bridge structures for life cycle maintenance/rehabilitation options to extend service life.
• Must have the ability to effectively engage and empower teams, and interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Possesses a professional demeanor and adheres to ethical standards.
• Leads by example and provides clear guidance and expectations for team

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Certification and Licensure Support
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Cellphone Stipend
• Company Vehicle
• And much more!

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984.  RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations.  By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.