Entry Level Bridge Inspection
Entry Level Bridge Inspection
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The Field Services Unit of Modjeski and Masters is seeking Entry Level Bridge Inspection Engineers. This is an exciting opportunity to start your career with one of the nations leading bridge engineering firms working alongside experts on projects that shape our rail infrastructure.
Location: Poughkeepsie NY
Level: Entry Level (04 years of experience)
What Youll Do
- Primary duties will involve bridge inspection condition assessment and reporting repair design and detailing emergency response and on-site monitoring of bridge repairs.
- This position offers hands-on engagement with small medium and large bridge structures and opportunity for technical analysis/overview of structures. Candidates should ideally be detail oriented be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of structural fundamentals and be eager to begin a career working with bridges.
- Perform field inspections as part of a team of engineers.
- Prepare inspection reports with recommendations for maintenance and repair for all types and sizes of highway and railroad bridges including fixed bridges such as suspension and cable-stayed bridges trusses girder and beam bridges and movable bridges.
- Preparation and detailing of repair plans specifications construction cost estimates and bidding documents
- Bridge construction oversight and monitoring inspecting and documenting individual activities performed by the contractor tomonitor compliance with overall contract specifications plans and other contract provisions.
- Emergency response to bridge related emergencies as needed.
What Were Looking For
Education: At minimum -BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
higher level education degrees should be related to Civil Engineering
Certification: Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam and pursuing EIT Certification
Must be able to pass a security background check for e-RAILSAFE and TWIC.
Skills and Abilities
- Be physically capable of climbing ladders and stairways working from walkways and platforms at high elevations such as on high bridge superstructures and working from aerial access equipment.
- Have the willingness to utilize specialized equipment and techniques typically employed by rock and mountain climbers (industrial rope access).
- Have a basic understanding of structural engineering fundamentals including being able to identify basic load paths and have a general understanding of how loads affect structures and their members.
- Must have a good command of the English language with good oral and written communication skills. Technical writing proficiency is preferred.
- Have an understanding and working knowledge of how to read design plans and details shop drawings and as-built plans
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite CADD (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) is preferred.
- Preferred to have an understanding and working knowledge of how to interpret construction specifications and manufacturers technical data.
- Preferred to have a basic familiarity with construction contracts and with construction management processes including communication documenting procedures and quality control and quality assurance procedures and responsibilities
- Requires a certain amount of physicality and a comfort level with heights for the inspection portion of this position.
- Position requires a varying amount of travel with overnight stays dependent upon assignment and available work with the potential for short-term relocation. Expected travel ranges up to 30% of time. Compensation is provided.
- Partial-week work from home is allowed after 6 months successful employment.
Working Conditions
- Position requires a combination of both office and field duties.
- Position involves working conditions such as climbing on superstructures and substructures of bridges.
- Requires a certain amount of physicality and a comfort level with heights for the inspection portion of this position.
- Position requires a varying amount of travel with overnight stays dependent upon assignment and available work with the potential for short-term relocation. Expected travel ranges up to 30% of time. Compensation is provided.
- Partial-week work from home is allowed after 6 months successful employment.
Why Join Us
Hybrid work schedule with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
Comprehensive benefits including 401K Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and tuition reimbursement.
Be part of a collaborative team committed to advancing infrastructure while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
Application questions can be sent to Jamie Kibler Recruiting Coordinator at
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Modjeski and Masters is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V). No third-party candidates please.
Who we are
Field Services Unit -
Main responsibilities include condition inspection of major bridge structures related highway structures and tunnels and construction inspection of bridge and other projects. M&Ms expertise in coatings inspection is also housed in this unit as is our technical access (rope climbing) program. Staff in the Field Services unit is mostly composed of Structural Engineers and Technicians.
Non-destructive Testing (NDT) Services
M&M is one of the worlds Leading Bridge Engineering Firms with a reputation for technical excellence and innovation that goes beyond current standards. Established 130 years ago our firm is responsible for the design and maintenance of some of our nations most recognizable structures. Services include fixed and movable bridge design inspection and rehabilitation and all facets of life-cycle maintenance research and code development.
As an Engineer at Modjeski and Masters youll contribute to challenging and rewarding bridge projects that shape transportation networks across the country. Working under the guidance of respected professionals youll gain hands-on experience interact directly with clients and play a key role in every stage of a bridges life cycle. Our team is known for innovationmany of our projects set new standards in the industrygiving you the chance to grow your skills while helping lead the way in bridge design and engineering.
We offer a very competitive base salary company ownership in our ESOP 401 K with company matching and a full benefits package. Review our benefits page for more information. If you are looking for a great career opportunity with an established company experiencing significant growth please apply.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
