Bridge and Structures Engineer/Inspector-2507260TK04
- Charlotte, NC
- $87,360-108,160 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in Utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Building and Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago, IL with offices in Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas.Our Mission
"We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities"Our Values
- Safety Above All
- Invest In Our People & Service Our Clients
- Champion Diversity & Inclusion
- Engage With Our Communities
We are seeking a new Bridge and Structure Engineer/Inspector to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Bridge and Structure Engineer/Inspector, you join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever evolving project needs. This opportunity will be located in our Charlotte, NC office and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs.Key Responsibilities
- Structure Safety Inspection of light rail bridges and associated transit structures (retaining walls, culverts, ballast curbs, and parking decks), and the identification and prioritization of necessary repairs
- Review previous inspection reports, if available, for each bridge or structure to be inspected
- Review of as-built construction phase documents, if available, for each bridge or structure to be inspected
- Compile photographs and inspection documents, prepare and review technical inspection reports for final QA/QC review and submittal
- Assist with analysis and load rating of existing bridges and structural systems inspected
- Assist with preparation of final drawings, technical specifications, construction cost estimates and construction schedules for rehabilitation of existing bridges and other transportation or facilities-related structural systems
- Enforce safe operations in field
- Liaison with client field/facility staff, assist with critical condition findings
- Participate in weekly project meetings to review project status, budget, work plan, schedule, and risks
- Verify that all inspection documents are submitted and forwarded to appropriate parties upon completion
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent area of study
- 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in performing structure safety inspections on transit bridges and structures
- Strong technical knowledge in structural engineering
- Ability to work in varying field conditions (heights, in lifts, culverts, through vegetation, etc.)
- Physical ability to perform field work year-round in adverse weather conditions
- Able to carry and climb ladders with inspection gear
- Record of safe working habits
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Have a team player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms
- Have good to great organizational skills
- Advanced degree(s)
- Knowledge of Bi-Annual Bridges and Structures Inspections required by the FTA
- Professional or Structural Engineer designation
- Completion of NHI Courses “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges” (FHWA-NHI-130055) and “Bridge Inspector Refresher Training” (FHWA-NHI-130053) within the last five years
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
- Experience with analysis and load rating of railroad bridges
- We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more