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Bridge Inspector - NICET Level III_IV or equivalent

KS Engineers, P.C.

Newark, NJ

$60 - $70/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

Description

KS Engineers, P.C. (KSE) is a mid-size engineering and construction management firm ranking in the ENR Top 500 for design and ENR Top 100 for construction management. We are headquartered in Newark, NJ, with regional offices in New York City and Newburgh, NY; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA; Mount Laurel and Mount Arlington, NJ; and Rocky Hill, CT. The firm provides engineering, construction management, and land surveying services to both public and private sector clients. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KS Engineers, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: Bridge Inspector - NICET Level 3_4 or equivalent                

Reports to: Department Manager and/or Project Manager

General Qualities:

- Is a proactive self-starter and viewed as a positive example. 

- Provides technical and management support to supervisor. 

- Under the direction of supervisor has full technical and administrative responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordination of a project, assignment, and/or task within a project.

Technical Responsibilities:

- Shall personally inspect the bridge/structure. 

- Shall supervise other inspection team member(s) to verify that each bridge/structure is properly inspected. 

- Shall verify that the inspection results are properly documented. 

- Verifies that all procedures required by the Client are implemented. 

- Verifies that all work is carried out in accordance with OSHA requirements and that all necessary MPT is in place as required by the entity that has jurisdictional control. 

- Verifies that all equipment required to complete the work is available. 

- Trains staff. 

- Keeps current with design criteria and technology. 

- Is proficient in software (engineering, drafting, administrative) required to complete assigned projects.

Administrative Responsibilities:

- Monitors invoice ability of self to verify compliance with established goals. 

- Familiar with all company policies and procedures and verifies implementation and compliance. 

- Completes timecard on a daily basis. 

- Verifies that assigned staff has been provided correct time charge information.

Requirements

Experience:

- 7 years of Bridge construction projects (Construction Cost > $5M).

- 3 years on NJDOT projects preferred.


Professional Licenses/Registrations:

- TCP (Rutgers CAIT)

- NJSAT Certification 

- ACI field Technical I

Physical Requirements:  

This position requires physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridges and culvert structures

Work safely alongside active vehicular traffic 

Use safely bridge access equipment (examples, ladder, mobile elevated work platforms)

The ability to perform inspections without undue fear of heights

Able to use fall protection

Climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, reaching above head

Good sense of balance

Walk on uneven or challenging terrain

- Work outdoors in inclement weather 

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.