Bridge Inspectors (Remote Site Locations)

Description
GPI seeks an experienced Bridge Inspector with a great work ethic and a desire to learn while working collectively with a team. Most of the bridges in the US were originally constructed before GPI was founded. Today, many of these bridges have either exceeded their life span or are rapidly deteriorating. Our bridge expertise includes NBIS inspection, rating, and design. Be part of a crucial team to protect our infrastructure.
Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!
GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm that has been providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information visit: www.gpinet.com
Responsibilities:

• Aid with the planning and preparation of bridge inspections by utilizing existing bridge reports and data, gathering equipment, and coordinating inspection routes.
• Review and interpret plans and layouts to obtain information about the bridge inspection projects.
• Collect bridge inspection data and enter information into required systems.
• Inspect all bridge structures and components including the roadway approach, safety features, stream channels, and signage as required for structural integrity and safety.
• Assign Condition and Appraisal ratings to the various components of bridges in accordance with agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor the construction site and all progress as per the contract documents.
• Serving as on-site project representative, if needed.

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering is preferred but not required.
• 3 plus years of experience inspecting bridges.
• Willingness to travel within NJ (Travel time is paid).
• Inspections may be performed day or night and may exceed 8 hours.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors during all types of weather.

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
• Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6' or higher
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds