Bridge Engineer - Inspection
$115,000–$125,000 year
On-siteFairfax, Virginia, United States or District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Perform quality control reviews of structural inspection reports and witness field inspections to verify compliance with WMATA standards under a GFT Task Manager. Develop expertise in the WMATA Structures Inspection Manual and conduct post-inspection quality control to ensure accurate, complete, and consistent documentation. Provide technical guidance to structural inspection personnel and prepare reports to assist the Program Director in prioritizing maintenance and renewal activities. Support continuous improvement of quality control processes and perform other duties as assigned. This role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering with Structural Engineering emphasis, PE certification with FHWA Bridge Inspection certification, and experience with WMATA infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
- Experience performing quality control of inspections for bridges, tunnels, culverts, stations, retaining walls, shafts, fences, S&I pits, bus garages, parking garages, and other transportation structures
- Experience with structural inspection testing, including selecting and recommending appropriate destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, with familiarity using tools such as D-Meter and Dye Penetrant testing
- Strong communication and coordination skills for working with field inspection crews and preparing detailed quality control documentation
- Professional Engineer (PE) candidates must possess FHWA Bridge Inspection certification (NHI-130055 or NHI-130056) and FHWA NHI-130078 Fracture Critical NSTM Inspection Techniques certification
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) candidates must possess FHWA NHI-130055
- GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions
- Location: Landover ; Washington DC ; Fairfax
- Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Employment Status: Full-Time
Desired Qualifications
- Registered Professional Engineer with at least three years of structural inspection and testing experience on major transit infrastructure
- Knowledge of FHWA Tunnel Safety Inspection (NHI-130110), National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS), Tunnel Operations, Maintenance, Inspection and Evaluation (TOMIE) Manual, Specifications for the National Tunnel Inventory (SNTI), and National Certified Tunnel Inspector (NCTI) requirements
- Experience performing bridge and tunnel inspections for WMATA
- Experience developing maintenance and renewal recommendations to support structural asset management
- OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training certification
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