Engineering Technician, Bridge Inspection

The Opportunity

Consor is currently looking for an Engineering Technician, Bridge Inspection to serve as an Assistant Team Leader and learn the Bridge Inspection trade. As a dynamic and growing engineering consulting firm, Consor is full of opportunities for career development. This person will serve as an assistant team leader for Bridge Inspections. Primary structures will include highways bridges and grade separations and may include marine and waterfront structures. If you don't want to be at a desk all day every day and apply your Engineering skill in the field, this could be for you. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts safety inspections of assigned bridges and prepares written reports of the conditions of the structures.
• Assists in-depth inspections using non-destructive testing methods, mechanized access equipment and/or climbing gear.
• Performs post-incident Bridge Inspections to determine severity of damage and recommends appropriate actions with regard to bridge closures and detours.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Required Credentials

• HIGHLY MOTIVATED AND INDEPENDENT WITH A STRONG WORK ETHIC
• Ability and experience to lead the work of others, communicate and maintain proper working relationships
• Willing to complete comprehensive training course based on the FHWA Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual (BIRM) (NHI Course 130055) and be current with refresher requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able, and willing,to travel on short notice.
• Must have the physical abilities to traverse steep embankments, work within confined spaces, perform inspections while climbing structures. 
• Physically fit, capable of lifting and carrying 75 lbs and wearing up to 90 lbs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Sound, ethical character
• Pass pre-employment substance abuse screening, background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Any NHI coursework (fracture critical, etc.) 
• Any experience with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as a Bridge Inspection assistant
• NDT certification 
• Experience with reporting procedures
• SPRAT level 1 or higher 

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME