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Modjeski and Masters, Inc. is excited to offer a junior to mid-level opportunity to gain practical, hands-on engineering experience for an engineer with a civil/structural background. This position includes hands-on bridge inspection, condition assessment and reporting, repair design and detailing, load capacity rating, emergency response, construction engineering, and on-site monitoring of bridge repairs.  This position also offers the opportunity to join our rope access program. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters and will be based in our Jacksonville, Florida office, with a work area concentrated in the southeast United States but extending throughout the country.

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What We’re Looking For 

• A minimum of a BS degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• 2-5 years relevant experience in bridge inspection 
• Coursework focused in structural engineering is preferred.
• Licensed EI or EIT with the goal of pursuing PE licensure.
• Must be able to pass a federal security background check for e-RAILSAFE and TWIC. 
• Candidates are expected to possess keen attention to detail, demonstrate a strong understanding of structural fundamentals, and exhibit a high level of initiative.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform field inspections as part of a team of engineers.
• Prepare inspection reports with recommendations for maintenance and repair for all types and sizes of highway and railroad bridges, including fixed bridges, such as suspension and cable-stayed bridges, trusses, girder and beam bridges; and, movable bridges, such as vertical lift, swing span, and bascule bridges.
• Prepare and detail engineered repair plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, and bidding documents.  Produce engineering calculations for repair elements.  Provide peer review of engineering calculations and design.
• Conduct analysis and calculations for load capacity rating of bridges using computer aided and hand calculation methods.
• Bridge construction oversight and monitoring, inspecting, and documenting individual activities performed by the contractor to monitor compliance with overall contract specifications, plans and other contract provisions.
• Emergency response to bridge related emergencies.

Skills and Abilities:

• Have a strong understanding of structural engineering fundamentals, including being able to identify load paths, quantify member loads, and understand how loads affect structures and their members.
• Must have a good command of the English language with good oral and written communication skills. Technical writing proficiency is preferred.
• Have an understanding and working knowledge of how to read design plans and details, shop drawings, and as-built plans.
• Must be physically capable of climbing ladders and stairways, working from walkways and platforms at high elevations, such as on high bridge superstructures and working from aerial access equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CADD (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) is preferred.
• Preferred to have an understanding and working knowledge of how to interpret construction specifications and manufacturer’s technical data.
• Preferred to have a basic familiarity with construction contracts and with construction management processes including communication, documenting procedures, quality control and quality assurance procedures and responsibilities

Working Conditions:

• Position requires a combination of both office and field duties.
• Position involves working conditions such as climbing on superstructures and substructures of bridges.
• Requires a certain amount of physicality and a comfort level with heights for the inspection portion of this position.
• Position requires a varying amount of travel with overnight stays, dependent upon assignment and available work, with the potential for short-term relocation. Expected travel ranges up to 30% of time.  Compensation is provided.
• Partial-week work from home is allowed after 6-months of successful employment

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Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation 
• Hybrid work schedule with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Be part of a collaborative team committed to advancing infrastructure while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

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Who we are: Modjeski and Masters is one of the world’s Leading Bridge Engineering Firms, with a reputation for technical excellence and innovation that goes beyond current standards.  Established more than 130 years ago, our firm is responsible for the design and maintenance of some of our nation’s most recognizable structures. Services include fixed and movable bridge design, inspection and rehabilitation, and all facets of life-cycle maintenance, research and code development.Modjeski and Masters' professional staff includes engineers, technicians, and drafting professionals who serve our global client base from offices across North America. With 18 locations down the East Coast and across to the Rocky Mountains, we are growing each office and looking for talented Engineers to help in our mission to design, maintain, and rehabilitate great bridges (and fix some of the not-so-great bridges as well).We offer a competitive hourly wage with annual increase, company ownership in our ESOP, 401 K with company matching, and a full benefits package.  If you are looking for a great career opportunity with a growing company experiencing significant growth, please apply.

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Candidates must be authorized to work in the United StatesEmployer is EOE/M/F/D/V.  No third-party candidates pleaseQuestions regarding open positions can be sent to Recruiting Coordinator, Jamie Kibler JLKibler@modjeski.com

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