Bridge Inspector Team Lead

Bridge Inspector Team Lead- $7500 Sign on Bonus

• Full-time
• State/Province:
  Rhode Island
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  On-Site
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Providence, RI
• Compensation: USD 140,000 - USD 180,000 yearly

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AECOM is seeking a Bridge Inspector Team Leader in Providence, Rhode Island office.

• Perform field inspections according to requirements of RIDOT Bridge Inspection Manual and the FHWA National Bridge Inspection Standards.
• Supervise Team Members as well as access and equipment vendors.
• Work at heights, on ladders, on scaffolding and on aerial lifts, or other bridge inspection access equipment.
• Work in confined spaces, work adjacent to live traffic, work in or around water and work under adverse weather conditions.
• Work overnight as required, including work within railroad right-of-way.
• Prepare inspection reports.
• Perform quality control reviews of work developed by others.
• Conduct bridge analyses and load rating calculations including 3D FEM modeling as needed.
• Develop bridge rehabilitation plans and related documents as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering or similar discipline plus six years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience as a Team Leader / Supervisor of bridge inspectors.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License in the State of Rhode Island.
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

• 2-week NHI Course No. 130055 “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges”, or the 5-day NHI Course No. 130056 “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers.”
• NHI Course No. 130053 Bridge Inspection (Refresher when required).
• NHI Course No. 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges.
• ANSI 92.24/92.22 Mobile Elevated Work Platforms/Snooper Training.
• Previous Fall Protection and Confined Space Training.
• Previous Amtrak Contractor Training.
• Bridge Load Rating experience.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Csi Bridge, LEAP Concrete/Bridge, MathCAD, AASHTOware BrM/BrR and MDX is a plus.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation not available for this position.

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