NBIS certified Team Leader

Description

The Poughkeepsie NY Office of Modjeski and Master is seeking an experienced NBIS certified team leader. This position is also available in our Michigan office.

What Were Looking For

Candidates should be an experienced structural/bridge engineer who meet the qualifications for an NBIS certified team leader . The primary responsibilities of this position are to lead and perform field inspections for a range of small medium long and complex bridges for a variety of highway and railroad owners and develop inspection reports based on the findings. Additional tasks may include performing structural analysis and design load ratings design/repair plan and specification development and cost/quantity estimates. Candidates should be comfortable overseeing the work of junior staff members and effectively communicate with internal and external colleagues at all levels.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • For positions in NY ideal candidate must have a valid NY PE or within 6 months of obtaining.
• NBIS Bridge Safety Inspection 2-week course certificate
• Nonredundant Steel Tension Member Inspection course certificate
• At minimum a BS in Civil Engineering from anABET accredited College or University
  • Coursework focus on construction management or structural engineering is preferred.
• 4 years experience in bridge engineering and/or bridge inspection
• Must be able to pass a federal security background check for e-RAILSAFE and TWIC.
• 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. Technical writing proficiency is preferred.
• Have an understanding and working knowledge of how to read design plans and details shop drawings and as-built plans.
• Must 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.
• 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 manufacturers 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

What Youll Do

• Organize a team of qualified personnel to perform bridge inspections
• Participate in inspection activities and lead the inspection in the field.
• Coordinate services by others including subconsultants equipment providers traffic control contractors etc.
• 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 tomonitor compliance with overall contract specifications plans and other contract provisions.
• Emergency response to bridge related emergencies as needed.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project teams work including review of field activities technical reports design plans cost estimates etc.

Working Conditions:

• Position requires a combination of both office and field duties.
• Position involves working conditions such as climbing on superstructures and substructures of bridges.
• Requires a certain amount of physicality and a comfort level with heights for the inspection portion of this position.
• Position requires a varied 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. Compensation is provided.
• Partial-week work from home is allowed after 6 months successful employment.

Why Join Us

• CompetitiveSalary
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Competitive PTO accruals
  • Starting at 17 days increases with years experience
• Hybrid work schedule
• Mentorship and professional growth.
• Comprehensive cafeteria-style benefit plan which includes Medical Dental and Vision coverage for our employees and their dependents
• Group Term Life Insurance
  • Basic Accidental death and dismemberment & Basic Life
• Long term Disability coverage
• Several other additional benefits offered
  • Short term disability
  • Identity Protection
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Optional life insurance for dependents
• Be part of a collaborative team committed to advancing infrastructure while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Who we are:

Field Services Business Unit main responsibilities include condition inspection of major bridge structures related highway structures and tunnels and construction inspection of bridge and other projects. M&Ms expertise in coatings inspection is also housed in this unit as is our technical access (rope climbing) program. Staff in the Field Services unit is mostly composed of Structural Engineers and -destructive Testing (NDT) Services

The Company:

M&M is one of the worlds leading bridge engineering firms known for technical excellence and innovation that surpasses current standards. Established more than 130 years ago our firm is responsible for the design and maintenance of some of the nations most recognizable structures. Our services include fixed and movable bridge design inspection and rehabilitation and all facets of life-cycle maintenance research and code development. We offer a competitive base salary company ownership through our ESOP a 401(k) with company matching and a full benefits package. Review ourbenefits pagefor more information. Take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation collaboration and employee ownership. Apply now and become part of a team shaping the future of bridge engineering.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Modjeski and Masters is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V) . No third-party candidates please.
Application questions can be sent to Jamie Kibler Recruiting Coordinator at

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Required Experience:

Senior IC