Category

Structural Inspection

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior Staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

Position Summary

As the Senior Staff Engineer - Bridge Inspection at Mackin, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of critical infrastructure. Leveraging your extensive expertise in bridge inspection and design, you will lead complex engineering analyses, provide strategic guidance, and mentor designers and staff engineers. Your focus on technical excellence will contribute significantly to the success of our projects.

Department:	Structures – Bridge Inspection
Reports To:	Manager – Bridge Inspection
Job Location:	Pittsburgh, PA
Hours/Week:	40 (Full-time)
Salary:	$74,700 - $104,500 USD/Year

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Lead and conduct in-depth inspections of bridges, employing advanced engineering techniques to assess structural integrity and identify potential deficiencies
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, codes, and industry standards in all bridge inspection activities
• Utilize sophisticated engineering software and tools for comprehensive structural analysis, modeling, and detailed evaluation of bridge conditions
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and drawings, including findings, recommendations, and cost estimates
  • Assist with statements of interest, technical proposals, and price proposals
  • Use iForms, BMS2, and National Bridge Elements (NBE)
• Develop and present nuanced and effective recommendations for maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement of bridges based on inspection findings
• Provide quality oversight (QA/QC review) for bridge inspection and structural engineering work
• Support multiple bridge inspection projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and client expectations
• Effectively communicate inspection findings, recommendations, and project updates to clients
• Provide mentorship and guidance to designers and staff engineers
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, codes, and emerging technologies in bridge inspection
• Maintain billability percentage set by leadership
• Function as a Team Leader during NBIS inspections
• Contribute to the overall success of Mackin by supporting internal departments, providing exemplary service to clients, and striving to meet on-going initiatives to grow and develop the company

Non-Essential Duties

• Participate in job fairs and career fairs to support marketing initiatives and talent requisition
• Participate in professional and engineering society conferences
• Contribute and serve on committees and subcommittees
• Participate in research and development opportunities and projects
• Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, client relations, and/or inter-departmental relations
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities: This role does not involve direct supervisory responsibilities but will involve mentorship of designers and staff engineers.

Job Requirements

System or Specialized Knowledge:

To perform this job successfully, an individual might have knowledge of:

• PennDOT Programs and Standard Drawings
• ECMS and BMS2 Systems
• AutoCAD/MicroStation and sUAS (Drone)
• PennDOT Bridge Inspection and Load Rating Analysis Policies and Procedures
• Advanced Analysis Software (STAAD)
• Inspection Access Equipment Capabilities and Common Traffic Control Patterns
• Deltek Ajera
• Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Computers, Printers, and Electronics

Education and/or Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Years of Experience:	Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in the engineering field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education:	BA or BS Degree required
Degree or Formal Training:	Civil Engineering or a related discipline
License, Certificate or Registration:	Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) and Professional Engineering (PE) license in Pennsylvania are required (Ohio, Maryland, and West Virginia are a plus)

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.