What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Bridge Inspector position at TYLin?
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Job Summary
We are seeking an Assistant Bridge Inspector to join TYLin's Bridge Sector. This position will report to the Principal Bridge. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting inspection teams, writing reports, conducting load ratings, creating Maintenance of Traffic plans, operating equipment, performing nondestructive testing, performing rehabilitation/retrofit design, andand preparing related documents (Calculations, Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E). This position has a dynamic schedule, including a mix of daytime field and office work and occasional nighttime field work. The work environment consists of a mix of on-site field and office/work-from-home. Within a team atmosphere we plan to foster your knowledge and get you prepared and well-placed to learn and grow!
Responsibilities & Qualifications
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
Job Summary
We are seeking an Assistant Bridge Inspector to join TYLin's Bridge Sector. This position will report to the Principal Bridge. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting inspection teams, writing reports, conducting load ratings, creating Maintenance of Traffic plans, operating equipment, performing nondestructive testing, performing rehabilitation/retrofit design, andand preparing related documents (Calculations, Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E). This position has a dynamic schedule, including a mix of daytime field and office work and occasional nighttime field work. The work environment consists of a mix of on-site field and office/work-from-home. Within a team atmosphere we plan to foster your knowledge and get you prepared and well-placed to learn and grow!
Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Perform DOT routine, in-depth, Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member (NSTM)/Fracture Critical (FC), access required, complex, and emergency bridge inspections. Assist the team and move into leading inspection teams on bridges with a variety of complexities.
- Perform engineering calculations and analysis for the load rating of bridges or rehabilitation of damaged elements.
- Become familiar with engineering plans and details.
- Perform quantity take-offs.
- Assist with project monitoring and scheduling.
- Assist with progress reports.
- Assist in developing production work plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Assist the Bridge Design Team by performing design calculations, analysis and detailing of bridges
- Other assignments as needed.
- Associate's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and 2 years of experience performing bridge inspections or Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis, or equivalent work experience.
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- 0 - 5 years of experience in bridge inspection and design.
- Willingness to grow into Bridge Inspection Team Leader role.
- Engineer-In-Training Certification desired
- NBIS Certified Bridge Safety inspector preferred (Take the 1-week or 2-week FHWA/NHI Bridge Safety Inspection courses).
- Willingness to get Society Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) certified or current SPRAT certification is a plus.
- Bridge Load Rating Experience and successfully passing the FHWA/NHI LRFR of Highway Bridges course is a plus.
- Safety conscious and will be responsible for their personal safety and the safety of their fellow team members
- Familiar with structural design and load rating software, and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications preferred.
- Client-focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
- Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
- High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.