Bridge Engineer and Inspection Team Leader (4-8 years) - Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:  JMT's Hunt Valley, MD office is seeking a Bridge Engineer and Inspection Team Leader responsible for performing NBIS inspections of in-service transportation structures such as bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and traffic device support structures.

Compensation is $100,000. - $135,000. annually, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Benefits 

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…
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Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Coordination with contractors
• Scheduling access equipment
• Preparing condition assessment reports
• Develop repair recommendations and cost estimates
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Experience in serving as Team Leader performing in-service bridge safety inspections
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving and organization
• Ability to work on multiple project assignments in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Experience in using Microsoft Office software including WORD, EXCEL, and PowerPoint
• Ability to write, speak, and communicate effectively

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited program with a structural concentration
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Maryland or reciprocal state
• 4-8 years or more experience in performing in-service bridge safety and ancillary inspections
• Successfully completed FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection safety course meeting National Bridge Inspection Standards (23 CFR 650, Subpart C (FHWA-NHI-130055)
• If FHWA-NHI-130055 was taken greater than five years ago, the candidate must have also completed FHWA-NHI-130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training
• Hold an active, valid driver’s license

Preferred Experience

• Proof of successfully completing the NHI-FHWA course Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM)
• Proof of successfully completing the NHI-FHWA course “Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures”
• Experience in performing load ratings using AASHTOWare BrR, LARS, BAR7, and/or LARSA
• Experience in using asset management systems similar to Bentley AssetWise and MDTA-ASIR
• Experience in structural design
• Experience in MicroStation, AutoCAD and Bluebeam Revu

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA Fall Protection Training
• OSHA Confined Space Training
• Snooper and Bucket Truck training
• Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) training
• CSX/Norfolk Southern RR Contractor Safety Badge
• MTA RR Contractor Safety Badge
• Maryland SHA Temporary Traffic Control Manager
• TWIC Card
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Certification

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the office (50% of the time) and in the field (50% of the time). Field work will be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions and on uneven terrain or surfaces. Candidate must have the ability to perform inspections while bending, kneeling, or standing, and lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.  Work will require the operation of access equipment and performing inspections at heights requiring fall protection, and in confined spaces requiring confined space equipment. Field work may require short duration out-of-town travel.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.