Sr. Bridge Inspector

BRIDGE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions.  Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Four by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Sr. Bridge Inspector to join our Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, or Houston office. You will work with others in planning and executing the safety and fracture-critical inspections of state and locally owned bridges in addition to preparing inspection reports.

• Coordinate and perform field inspections, evaluate bridge conditions and write reports, identify maintenance needs, properly code the structure inspections in the owner’s bridge management system, load rating analysis, and ensure timely submission of inspection documents
• Candidate will use hand tools, ladders, under bridge inspection vehicles, and other equipment necessary for the inspection of on-system and off-system bridges, inspection and load rating for culverts, pre-stressed beam bridges, cast-in-place concrete bridges, steel girder bridges, steel truss bridges, and timber bridges.
• Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping to address some of our nation’s most critical infrastructure challenges while building the future of our organization!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Meet One of the following four criteria for an NBI-qualified, Routine Bridge Inspection Team Leader: 

1. Is a Professional Engineer in the state of Texas, who has successfully completed National Highway Institute (NHI) training course # 130055, “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges”, and has a minimum of one-year experience in National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) bridge inspections; or 

2. Has a minimum of five years of bridge inspection experience, and has successfully completed National Highway Institute (NHI) training course # 130055, “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges”; or 

3. Has all the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
• Successfully passed the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
• A minimum of two years of bridge inspection experience; and
• Has successfully completed NHI training course # 130055, “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges”; or 

4. Has all the following:

• An associate degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; and
• A minimum of four years of bridge inspection experience; and
• Has successfully completed NHI training course # 130055, “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges” 

AND Meet the following for Complex Bridge Inspection Team Leader:

• Has successfully completed NHI training course # 130078, “Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges” 
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-start
• Excellent external and internal, oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills; including maintaining internal and external relationships
• Good external and internal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment for extended periods. Work performed from ground, ladders, boats, man-lifts or under bridge inspection equipment. 

Preferred Qualifications include:

• TxDOT Pre-Certification 6.1.1, Routine Bridge Inspection Team Leader
• TxDOT Pre-Certification 6.1.2, Routine Bridge Inspection Project Manager
• TxDOT Pre-Certification 6.2.1, Complex Bridge Inspection Team Leader
• TxDOT Pre-Certification 6.2.2, Complex Bridge Inspection Project Manager
• TxDOT statewide bridge inspection experience

COMPENSATION
 

The approximate compensation range for this position is $69,303 to $117,822.  This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work locati