Wetherill Engineering, Inc. (WEI), established in 1993, is a privately held and employee-owned engineering firm. Wetherill Engineering, Inc. is honored to be a woman owned and HUB certified with the North Carolina Department of Administration. The firm is ranked as one of the top 111 firms in the Southeast by Engineering News Record and a Top MWBE firm in the Triangle region by Triangle Business News.

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MUST have NBIS certification!

WEI is seeking certified Team Lead Bridge Inspector to report to our Charlotte office. Inspector work varies across the state of North and South Carolina. The Inspector will need to be flexible with work assignments and eager to travel and learn new tasks. Position open to Part-time or Full-time options. Duties will include abiding by NC and/or SC standard guidelines and procedures for bridge inspections. Opportunities for inspecting parking deck, airport structures, municipalities, green ways and park structures are all possibilities.

Bridge Inspector

This is an advanced level in-depth safety inspection position that serves as the Team Leader of a two-person bridge inspection team conducting inspections on all types of structures in a specific geographical area of the state. Work is performed in an outside environment at considerable heights, close proximity of high velocity traffic, exposure to wildlife including: snakes, spiders, insects and poisonous plants. Safety shoes will be required as a condition of employment.

This position is responsible for carrying out in-depth inspections on bridges, culverts, pipes, sign supports & overhead walkways and preparation of reports detailing conditions found during the inspection process. These reports are used in an evaluation process that determines the structural integrity and the capability of structures to support loads imposed on them by the traveling public and/or natural forces. Work will vary dependent on monthly assignments. Must be willing to stay out of town at weeks at a time. Per diem, lodging and mileage has reimbursement opportunity dependent on project. The field work requires work in situations that are hazardous in their nature such as traffic congestion, working on slopes, climbing of high steel, working in confined areas, and working above water on scaffolds or the snooper or bucket truck at considerable heights, riding in boat. This position is responsible for partial office duties but will report to the Charlotte office’s Project Manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Qualified Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

· Completion of NBIS Two Week Bridge Inspection Course (FWHA-NHI-130055)

· Experience with Topside Bridge Inspection including Bridges, Pipes, Signs and Culverts

· Experience with Bridge Inspection Equipment, i.e. Hydra Platforms, Man Lifts, Snooper Trucks and Boats

· Experience using Word and Excel

· Sufficient experienc in NCDOT’s Wigins Element software

· Familiar with SCDOT’s BIGD/BIO

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressive experience in the inspection, construction, design or maintenance of major steel or concrete bridges or other structures; or High school or General Education Development (GED) diploma and five (5) years of progressive experience in the inspection, construction, design or maintenance of major steel or concrete bridges or other structures; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience. In addition, successful completion of FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training and/or tunnel inspection training is required for above water Team Leaders.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

WEI is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Sponsorship is not available for this position. If interested, please submit resume and salary requirements.

Pay: Commensurate with experience.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

WEI is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Sponsorship is not available for this position. If interested, please submit resume and salary requirement

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

License/Certification:

• Driver's License with clean driving record (Required)
• NBIS certification (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations