Bridge Inspector Graduate

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25920 • Full-Time/Regular Come join Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company and be a part of a talented and energetic team that provides superior service to our clients, while enjoying camaraderie with your colleagues and the knowledge that you are helping to better our surrounding communities and the world through the projects we bring to reality. Clark Nexsen, a JMT company is seeking a motivated and experienced Bridge Inspector to join our growing bridge safety inspection practice. This role involves assisting bridge inspection team leaders in performing in-depth structural condition assessments, and preparing thorough inspection reports compliant with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). The ideal candidate will have a strong education and background in fields related to bridge inspection including engineering, construction, and field sciences, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. A Bridge Inspecto r will be responsible for assisting in various aspects of bridge safety inspection projects for a variety of federal, state, municipal, and private infrastructure clients under the close supervision and guidance of a nationally-certified bridge inspection team leader or bridge engineer. Typical responsibilities include assisting in performing field inspections to include bridge, culvert, tunnel, and ancillary highway safety inspections and other structural condition assessments and preparing safety inspection reports. May be required to perform other duties as assigned which include the planning and organization of a bridge safety inspection or a group of bridge safety inspections, and the coordination and field liaison of various access equipment and maintenance of traffic providers as well as the owner/agency as appropriate. General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Serving as a Bridge Inspector for NBIS bridge safety inspections Preparing accurate and complete bridge safety inspection reports Performing or assisting in the development and calculation of bridge element quantities Directing the work of CADD technicians as appropriate Coordinating with vendors, subconsultants, and owners/agencies as appropriate in the field and/or office Obtaining guidance from Bridge Inspection Team Leaders and Bridge Engineers as necessary to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria Complying with and adhering to project, Market Sector/Service Line, and Company quality assurance/quality control procedures as appropriate Adhering to project budget and schedule Working with, responding to, and taking direction from the Managing Principals, Practice Leaders, Market Sector/Service Line Leaders, Project Managers, and other senior management Participating in team meetings and coordinating efforts with other team members Required Skills Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups Have a client-oriented attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole Be dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession Travel an average of 50% of the time Work times both inside and outside normal working hours (nighttime) and on weekends Work outdoors with varying terrain and all types of weather Stand, walk, and climb for 8+ hours a day Be able to lift 50-60 lbs and operate bridge safety inspection equipment Be able to work at heights, over water, and in confined spaces Possess a valid driver's license Be able to pass a VDOT background check Required Experience Graduation from or expected graduation within the next 6 months from an ABET-accredited 4-, 5-, or 6-year undergraduate degree program in one of the following majors: Civil Engineering Civil and Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Technology Building Construction, Environmental or other Field Science related degrees Post-graduate degree in any of the above degree programs will be given additional consideration Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential is desirable Certification as a Level I, II, III, or IV Bridge Safety Inspector under the National Society of Professional Engineer's program for National Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) is desirable Minimum of two (2) years of bridge experience in design, inspection, construction or other engineering or science related field is desirable Successful completion of NHI Course #130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges is desirable Successful completion of NHI Course #130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training as per NBIS requirements is desirable Successful completion of NHI Course #130078 Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) and NHI Course #130087 Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures is desirable Knowledge and familiarity of the National Bridge Inspection Standards, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Element Inspection, and the Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual is desirable Working familiarity with analysis, design, and production software including but not limited to Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Bluebeam Revu, and additional web-based software for data entry, AASHTOWareBrR, and MicroStation, to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is desirable Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) training Types 1, 2, and 3 is desirable Prior experience on VDOT and/or Federal bridge inspection projects is desirable Working Conditions At Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, we prioritize a healthy work/life balance and offer a flexible hybrid working schedule. Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company offers a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work in a Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company office location at least three days per week or as needed to perform assigned duties. Work is a combination of active and sedentary dependent upon the Market Sector/Service Line's schedule. While in the office, work is desk based and our office environment is comfortable, has adequate lighting and temperature, and is free from noise, dust, and other hazards. Time spent in the office for this position may require extended periods of standing, walking, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Work outside of the office is active and is spent outdoors with varying terrain and all types of weather. Field work involves times both inside and outside normal working hours (nighttime) and on weekends. Must be able to lift 50-60 lbs and operate bridge safety inspection equipment at varying heights to include over water and in confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g.

H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT

) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.