Bridge Inspection Team Assistant

Bridge Inspection Team Assistant
ms consultants, inc.
Raleigh, North Carolina

We are actively pursuing a highly motivated, NBIS Bridge Inspection Assistant to join our Southeast Bridge Inspection Group. 

About the Transportation Business Unit
The Transportation Business Unit provides transportation engineering services for all project types and scopes, from the largest interstate systems to local municipality roads. Some of the services provided include roadway and intersection design, corridor improvements, bridge replacement and rehabilitation, and environmental documentation. Our traffic, highway, structural, and environmental planning engineers work collaboratively to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and long-term transportation solutions.

 

What You’ll Do:

The Bridge Inspection Team Assistant will help deliver outstanding bridge inspections and assist as needed with design services. Qualified candidates will work with experienced engineers to inspect bridges of all shapes, sizes and materials to help ensure the safety of the traveling public in the Carolinas and across the country. The Inspector will document progress according to state agencies Manual of Procedures. 

• Responsible for intermediate level duties including assisting our Bridge Inspection teams to perform inspections in the field, entry of field data in into specialized software, entry of data into Microsoft Word/Excel/Access, assembly of reports and other documents.
• Willingness to operate with proper training, access equipment (man-lift, snoopers, boats, etc.)
• Out of town travel for inspections; average approximately 10 days a month.
• Ability to perform field work which can include carrying ladders and gear, working at heights, climbing, working in hot or cold weather, etc.
• Willingness to take job related trainings.

 
What You’ll Bring:

• Strong organizational and writing skills
• Motivated and have a strong work ethic
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license
• Working knowledge of AutoCad or Microstation preferred

Educational/Professional Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a Bridge Inspection Team Leader qualifications within 1 year. There are four ways to qualify as a team leader:
  • Be a registered professional engineer (PE) and successfully complete an FHWA approved course
  • (5) years of bridge inspection experience and successfully complete an FHWA approved course
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college, successfully pass the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam, have (2) years of bridge inspection experience, and successfully complete an FHWA approved course
  • Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology from an ABET accredited college, have (4) years of bridge inspection experience, and successfully complete an FHWA approved course
• Experience in NCDOT WIGINS, SCDOT BrM software, VDOT, or ability to learn
• Experience in SPRAT, protective climbing, or desire to learn.
• Experience with inspection services (bridge, government, construction, residential, industrial)
• NDE/NDT experience/certification, specialized in Ultrasonic preferred
  
  

Why Choose ms consultants? 

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.

We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holiday. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for select positi