What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior/Mid-Level Structural Inspection Quality Control Engineer position at M&J Engineering?
Overview
M&J Engineering, D.P.C. (M&J) is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.
M&J Engineering is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.
M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.
M&J is seeking a Junior/Mid-Level Structural Inspection Quality Control engineer to support WMATA’s Structural Inspection, Quality Control, and Maintenance Engineering programs.
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the WMATA Structures Inspection Manual and procedures to ensure compliance with established guidelines.• Conduct quality control reviews of inspection reports, witness and assess field inspections, and perform post-inspection quality control.• Serve as a technical resource by offering guidance on inspection best practices to WMATA inspectors.• Develop and support QC inspection process improvements.• Generate reports based on inspection findings to support the Program Director, maintenance and engineering teams, and TAMO in prioritizing maintenance and renewal recommendations.• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee to support accurate, reliable inspections and documentation of the inspections.
Qualifications
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on Structures.• Capability to perform QC of structural inspections related to: o Bridge spanso Tunnelso Culvertso Stationso Fenceso Retaining walls and shaftso S&I Pits, bus garages, and parking garageso Other structures as requested• Experience in structural inspection testing. Ability to identify and recommend the most applicable non-destructive (NDT) and destructive testing methods.• Experience using Inspection tools such as the “D-Meter” and other NDT tools such as Dye Penetrant.• Proposed Professional Engineer (PE) must possess the following certifications:o FHWA-NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges; oro FHWA-NHI-130056 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers; and,o FHWA-NHI-130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges.• Proposed Engineer in Training (EIT) must possess the following certifications:o FHWA-NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges.• Registered PE is preferred including a minimum requirement of three (3) years of hands-on structural inspection and testing experience, on major transit system structures.• Possession of the following knowledge and credentials is preferred:o FHWA-NHI-130110 Tunnel Safety Inspectiono National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS)o Tunnel Operations, Maintenance, Inspection and Evaluation (TOMIE) Manualo Specifications for the National Tunnel Inventory (SNTI)o National Certified Tunnel Inspector (NCTI)o FHWA-NHI-130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridgeso Completion of a 10-hour OSHA safety course.
Benefits
M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.