Underwater Bridge Inspection Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Job description: Bridge Inspection Team Leader- Richmond, VA or Fairfax, VA Description Our client is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm that continues to grow our multi-disciplined offices by providing design and analysis services coupled with field experience in the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries. A pioneer in innovation in the field, they continue to be at the forefront of engineering technology including UAS and AI applications. We are seeking a highly motivated and experiencedBridge Inspection-Team Leaderto play a key role on our team ineither our Richmond, VA or Fairfax, VA,office. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge inspections and project management who can bring creative problem-solving skills balanced with a strong background in the field. This position requires the ability to manage projects, liaise with clients and government agencies, and direct teams. This role offers a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth with a company pushing forward in the industry. This position is a mix of office and fieldwork with some local travel. We offer plenty of opportunities for growth, working with professionals who have decades of experience developing industry-defining techniques.The Team Leader is responsible for leading inspection teams and assisting in the successful completion of inspection and design projects. Must have a PE license and NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges certification. Typical Duties and Responsibilities:- Supervises above-water and underwater bridge and ancillary design, inspection, and evaluations. - Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations on field and/or design issues or adaptations. - Assists in proposal preparation. - Prepares and monitors project budgets. - Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects. - Responsible for moderately difficult engineering projects in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications. - Performs moderately difficult engineering computations and estimates in designing engineering projects. - Prepares complete engineering plans or reports. - Directs and supervises the work of entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff. - Coaches field staff on the purpose and processes of inspections and inspection techniques. - Makes independent decisions within a general framework. - Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents. - Is active in technical societies. - Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours. - Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety. - Ancillary and sign structure inspections. - Above- and below-water bridge inspection including routine and fracture critical bridge inspections and reporting,bridge rehabilitation design, and bridge load ratings. - Design of bridges, transportation structures, earth retention structures, and waterfront structures. Qualifications: Education and/or Experience- Bachelor's degree and/or masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university. - A minimum of 4-5 years of bridge or ancillary structure inspection experience. - Must have passed the NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course .- E.I.T. and/or Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification. - Valid drivers license. Qualifications: - A minimum of 4-5 years of bridge or ancillary structure inspection experience.- Must have passed the NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course. Why is This a Great Opportunity: Outstanding culture at this firm which is family owned and cares about it's employees. They leverage decades of hands-on experience to offer design and analysis services to owners and developers. They have been at the forefront of new techniques in their industry since 1979, seeking to enhance traditional engineering methods with emerging technologies. Their clients benefit from their interdisciplinary team of experts equipped with cutting-edge technology and expertise, providing personalized attention to every client. With twenty-eight offices across North America and their collaborative environment, their ability to service their clients needs is unsurpassed. They are committed to creating a culture that provides guidance and support while encouraging innovation and offering freedom to experiment and try new ideas and approaches. They value individuality. Senior staff takes the time to work with each employee on his or her career growth, developing their skills and cultivating their strengths to empower employees to achieve their potential. Nigel Apply for this position