Ayres Associates · 1 day ago
Bridge Inspection Engineer
Waukesha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelAyres Associates is a nationally recognized workplace committed to excellence and innovation. The Bridge Inspection Engineer will assess the condition of various bridges across the Midwest, performing critical inspections to ensure public safety and contributing to a culture of teamwork and mentorship.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstruction
Responsibilities
Function as part of a team to complete initial, routine, underwater, in-depth, and non-redundant steel tension members inspections of fixed, movable, pedestrian, and signature bridges; dams; hydraulic structures; and other miscellaneous structures for Agencies (federal, state, local) and private owners using National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and other relevant standards
Use various access techniques including under bridge inspection equipment, industrial rope access techniques, SCUBA or surface supplied air, or other access methods to complete structural field inspections
Lead or assist with team planning and coordination to complete inspections
Develop bridge inspection reports describing field conditions found during inspections
Complete structural design or load ratings as needed
Lead or assist with business development efforts with new and existing clients
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering
Proficiency with MS Suite, specifically Word and Excel
Physical ability to swim, climb, negotiate work areas, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Flexibility and willingness to work within the United States to inspect sites for up to two weeks at a time
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
Valid driver's license and good driving record required
Preferred
Commercial diver from an Association of Commercial Diving Educators accredited school
Ability to achieve registered professional engineer (PE)
Bridge inspection, sign inspection, load rating, and/or bridge design experience
Current bridge inspection team leader in the state of Wisconsin
Successful completion of FHWA NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection course
Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams
Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Certification
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
Professional development opportunities.
Company
Ayres Associates
Ayres Associates operates as a multi-specialty architectural and engineering firm assisting public and private clients.
Founded in 1959
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.74M2025-04-24Series Unknown· $0.57M
2024-04-23Series Unknown· $0.59M
2023-05-15Seed· $0.58M
Leadership Team
Jan Zander
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2024-05-23
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