Bridge Inspection -Team Leader (46730)

Since opening our doors in 1979, Collins Engineers, Inc. has provided engineering services in structural and transportation analysis and design. Today, Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm that continues to grow our multi-disciplined offices by providing design and analysis services coupled with field experience in the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries.

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to play a key role in the expansion of the Michigan team. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge & structural inspections and project management who can bring creative problem-solving skills balanced with a strong background in the field. This position requires the ability to manage projects, consult with clients and government agencies, and direct teams. This role offers a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth with a company pushing forward in the industry. This position is a mix of office and fieldwork with some state-wide and local travel. We offer plenty of opportunities for growth with the targeted expansion of our Michigan team. The successful candidate will be collaborating with professionals who have decades of experience developing industry-defining techniques related to bridge & structures inspections, evaluations and rehabilitation. Current expansion for the state of Michigan is being led from our Lansing, MI office. 

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise above water and underwater bridge and ancillary structure evaluation and hands on inspection. 
• Be familiar and competent with the use of MI Bridge program for MDOT.
• Review, analyze, and provide recommendations on field and/or design issues or adaptations.
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and assists in proposal preparation.
• Accountable for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Responsible for standard and intermediate challenging engineering projects in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications. 
• Perform simple and complex engineering computations and estimates related to inspection projects and rehabilitation plans
• Prepare complete engineering plans or reports meeting MDOT Design guidelines.
• Direct and supervise the work of entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
• Coach field staff on the purpose and processes of inspections and inspection techniques.
• Make independent decisions within a general framework.
• Use computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Demonstrated bridge design experience a plus. 

 *Relocation is available

• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university. 
• Minimum of 4-5 years of bridge inspection experience a plus. 
• Must have passed the NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course.
• Must be currently certified by MDOT as a Qualified Team Leader
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
• NICET certification preferred.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license