HDR · 2 days ago
Bridge Designer/Inspector
Mechanicsburg, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelHDR is a company that values employee engagement and creates a welcoming environment. In the role of Bridge Designer/Inspector, you will participate in bridge inspections, develop inspection reports, and apply structural engineering techniques to bridge designs.
ArchitectureConsulting
Responsibilities
Participate in bridge inspections, develop inspection reports, and perform structural load rating calculations
Perform inspections from ground level, ladder access, or hydraulic lift equipment
Apply structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of bridge designs
Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable), box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects
Perform structural calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures and develop structural details using specialized software
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and knowledge of engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge
Bently OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
Strong understanding and hands-on use of computers for structural layout and design
Good communication skills and willing to work in a team environment
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Training
PennDOT Bridge Safety Inspector Certification
Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
MS Office, MathCAD, MicroStation, and AutoCAD
Experience in structural design, load rating, and/or inspection
Familiar with BMS2 and BMS3 as well as PennDOT Inspection Publications 100A and 238
Possess a valid driver's license
Physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, overhead sign structures, and hydraulic structures, including positioning and climbing extension ladders, maneuvering small boats, driving long distances, air travel, occasionally working at night, and walking long distances on uneven surfaces
Candidate should be comfortable with exposure to various field conditions and elements that may be encountered, such as but not limited to, hot and cold temperatures, water, work-at-height, confined spaces, plant, animals, and insects
Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Certification
Local candidates preferred
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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