Bridge Inspection Team Leader

TranSystems - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Boston, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees. Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record ('ENR') rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets. Interested in joining our team? We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

Responsibilities

• Performing bridge and tunnel inspection assignments on complex and signature structures.
• Documenting clear and detailed inspection findings.
• Preparing concise structure inspection evaluation reports.
• Planning and preparation for field inspections.
• Scheduling and coordinating field operations with subcontractors and subconsultants.
• Preparation of cost proposals and work-hour estimates.
• Assisting in the preparation of business proposals and safety plans.
• Performing load rating analyses.
• Participating in bridge design assignments involving contract plan preparation and specifications, design calculations, calculation of quantities and development of cost estimates.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil and/or structural engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• Completion of the Engineering-in-Training exam.
• Completion of the following: NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130055), NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130078)
• Team oriented engineer with strong communication skills.
• Experience and training of the operation of bucket trucks, manlifts, and under bridge inspection vehicles.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), and experience with engineering design packages such as AutoCAD (required), MicroStation (desirable), AASHTO BrR. Staad.Pro, MathCAD, LUSAS and/or other structural analysis software systems.
• Individuals should have experience in reading plans and shop drawings and evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications.
• Be eager to learn, be a team player and be enthusiastic.
• Take pride in their work and a commitment to quality work and timely communication.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Able and willing to travel within the continental United States.
• Physically capable of performing field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

Nice-to-haves

• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in MA.
• Completion of the NHI Tunnel Safety Inspection (FHWA-NHI-130110).
• The preferred candidate will have a structural engineering background, knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD, and experience with structural engineering design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel including basic programming ability.
• Local to the Boston Office - relocation assistance not guaranteed.
• Rope access experience or an interest in learning rope access techniques (SPRAT, IRATA).

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Access to company vehicle provided for inspection work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.