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Modjeski and Masters · 2 weeks ago

Bridge Inspection Engineer

New Orleans LA - New Orleans, LA 70163

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Modjeski and Masters is one of the nation’s leading bridge engineering firms, and they are seeking Entry Level Bridge Inspection Engineers in their New Orleans, LA and Round Rock, TX offices. The role involves hands-on engagement with bridge inspection, condition assessment, and repair design, providing an opportunity to start a career in bridge engineering.

ConsultingReal Estate

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Primary duties will involve bridge inspection, condition assessment and reporting, repair design and detailing, emergency response, and on-site monitoring of bridge repairs

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

Preparation and detailing of repair plans, specifications, construction cost estimates, and bidding documents

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, as needed

Qualification

Civil EngineeringFundamentals of Engineering ExamEIT CertificationMicrosoft Office SuiteCADD (AutoCAD/MicroStation)Technical WritingStructural EngineeringReading Design PlansConstruction Specifications KnowledgeConstruction Management FamiliarityCommunication Skills

Required

BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university

Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam and pursuing EIT Certification

Must be able to pass a security background check for e-RAILSAFE and TWIC

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

Have the willingness to utilize specialized equipment and techniques typically employed by rock and mountain climbers (industrial rope access)

Have a basic understanding of structural engineering fundamentals, including being able to identify basic load paths and have a general understanding of how loads affect structures and their members

Must have a good command of the English language with good oral and written communication skills

Have an understanding and working knowledge of how to read design plans and details, shop drawings, and as-built plans

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

Preferred

Technical writing proficiency is preferred

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, and quality control and quality assurance procedures and responsibilities