Structural Engineer/Bridge InspectorRK&K has an immediate need for an experienced, career-minded Structural Engineer/Bridge Inspector to join our team in South Carolina. Your primary function will be to serve as an NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader for a diverse inventory of bridges and structures for our numerous clients. This position would be supporting work throughout South Carolina and North Carolina.
You will be expected to immediately lead structural condition inspections of bridges and structures following NBIS and owner specific guidelines and develop detailed condition inspection reports. As time and workload require, you will perform load ratings for bridges and culverts, prepare designs for bridges and other transportation related structures, buildings, and water/wastewater structures for a variety of projects and clients and provide preliminary concepts to final construction plans and construction phase reviews.Successful performance in this role will lead to potential advancement into leadership and management roles in the condition inspection area where, in addition to continuing to serve as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader.Essential FunctionsNBIS Team Leader for Inspection TasksPrepare detailed and accurate inspection reports in client preferred formats documenting findings, assessments, and recommendationsEvaluate inspection reports generated by other Team Leaders or Inspectors for accuracy and completenessDesign various structural elements of bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, and related structuresWork closely with a diverse team across RK&K's portfolio, including engineers from different disciplinesProvide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior engineers/inspectors within the teamRequired Skills and ExperienceFour (4) years' experience in transportation related structural engineering, including bridge inspectionsFamiliarity with bridge inspection reporting systems such as BrM, BrR, WIGINS, InspectTech, SAM, DBIR, ASIR, etc. and use of Element Level reportingSatisfy the requirements as an NBIS Team Leader per 23 CFR 650.309FHWA NHI Courses or Experience with or willingness to learn structural design and CADD software such as: STADD Pro, Larsa4D, Leap Bridge Modules, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Openbridge and various other structural programsEffective, professional oral and written communication including coordination with vendors and the safe implementation of bridge inspection access equipment and traffic control required for bridge inspection activitiesPreferred Skills and ExperienceMaster's degree in civil engineering or structural engineeringEngineer Intern (EI) licenseRegistration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in SC or NCFHWA NHI course Snooper and Bucket Truck TrainingOther DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.What We OfferPaid time offTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, vision, life, and disability insurancesMatching 401(k) planPaid HolidaysMuch, much more!Why RK&K?As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success.
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