Bridge Inspection Team Leader
About The Position
At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and developing quality employee careers. We are seeking the very best and most talented to join our team - help us take on challenges, develop vision solutions, and innovate and design the infrastructure of the future that will transform the world! We are looking for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our team in our Raleigh, NC office. In this role, the engineer will assist in the management of the NC bridge inspection program and perform NBIS element-level condition inspections of State-owned bridges, municipal bridges, and ancillary transportation-related structures for NCDOT, other State DOT agencies, and/or municipal localities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program
- 5 – 10 years of experience performing NBIS level bridge inspections with notable NCDOT bridge inspection experience
- NHI-130055 certification (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges), or equivalent
- P.E., registered in the state of North Carolina or ability to become registered through comity from another state within 6 months.
- WIGINS experience
- Valid US driver’s license and experience operating bucket trucks, manlifts, or under-bridge inspection vehicles
- Ability to work safely at heights, over water, and in traffic-controlled environments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Strong organizational and writing skills
- Willing to travel/perform field work using various equipment throughout NC and other states WRA performs inspections (DE, MD, PA, TX, VA, WV)
Nice To Haves
- NHI-130053 certification (Bridge Inspection Refresher Training) if NHI-130055 certification is more than 5 years old
- NHI-130078 certification (Bridge Inspection Techniques for NSTM)
- SNBI experience
- Structural analysis, load rating, and/or design experience
- Familiarity with Bentley products and structural analysis tools
- FAA Part 107 drone certification
- Experience with GIS applications
Responsibilities
- planning, preparing, and coordinating the inspections
- documenting the condition of the inspected structure
- preparing inspection reports
- performing structural analysis or load ratings
- performing quality control of inspection reports prepared by others
- assisting with the management of the inspection program in NC involving all phases of the assignments
- serving as the point of contact with NCDOT to communicate field observations and progress
- coordinating with inspection equipment and traffic control vendors
- mentoring assistant inspection team members
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule options including alternative remote and in office workplace options
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Paid Time Off (PTO) leave accrual with maximum carry over of unused hours not to exceed 200 hours and payment for all hours over 200,
- Paid holidays
- Excellent Healthcare benefits including partial employer paid premiums
- Employer paid Group Life Insurance, as well as additional employee purchased optional life insurance
- Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
- Bi-annual merit evaluations & salary adjustment considerations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
