Engineer Entry-Level Bridge Inspector (50333)

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

We’re looking for an Engineer with strong experience in bridge and transportation structure inspection, design, and project leadership. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who enjoys blending technical depth with mentoring and client interaction.

The Engineer performs assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities, requiring application of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Usually has no responsibility for direction of others. Reports to a Project Engineer or Project Manager.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provides technical engineering information to Project Manager to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions.
• Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations on-field and/or design issues.
• Independently performs moderately difficult engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Keeps Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project scope or additional services.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Responsible for small to moderately difficult projects from inception to completion
• Has limited communication with clients.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Directs and supervises the work of entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Other duties may be assigned. 

*Relocation is available

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Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year university and a minimum of 2 years’ experience or the equivalent thereof. 
• Experience in the inspection and/or design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.
• Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
• Valid driver’s license 

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000