Structural Bridge Inspection Engineer - Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc

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You belong at SEH

We are currently searching for a talented Structural Engineer IV to join and grow with our Structural team!

Own your future and part of an Engineering Company. SEH is growing and we’re seeking an energetic and self-motivated Bridge Inspector in the Denver, Colorado office. If you have a passion for bridges, an interest in working in unique areas and a desire to be part of a world class Team – do we have an opportunity for you. SEH has an immediate Full-Time Opportunity for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader. Relocation packages are available.

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Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

• Performing in-service bridge inspections in accordance with FHWA and NBIS guidelines
• Planning field trips, performing field inspections of bridges and preparation of inspection reports
• Identifying required maintenance and rehabilitation and associated costs
• Assisting other lead inspectors in the field during bridge inspections.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on structural engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado or licensed Professional Engineer in another state or NCEES record with the ability to obtain registration in Colorado within six months of employment.
• FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Certification and strong working knowledge of current National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency with bridge inspection activities including planning of trips, and preparation of bridge inspection reports.
• Previous experience and/or thorough understanding with FHWA and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) bridge inspection guidelines and requirements.
• Previous experience and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).
• Demonstrated experience exhibiting high levels of organization and attention to documentation needs.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and convey technical and sensitive information to non-technical audience.
• Ability to travel out of town for a period of up to several weeks at a time up to three times a year to conduct nationwide bridge inspections.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License to operate company vehicles during inspection trips.
• Ability to walk and climb over rough terrain and carry up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of previous structural experience as a Lead Inspector for in-service bridge inspections for various types of bridges.
• Knowledge of items in the Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) and their relationship to National Bridge Inventory (NBI) items.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Microstation
• SPRAT certification

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $94,000 and $115,000 based on skill set and experience.

Check out our full benefits package at, SEH Hiring Journey

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:?SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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