Senior Project Engineer, Bridge Inspection

At RK&K, we have an immediate need for an experienced, career-minded Structural Engineer/Bridge Inspector to join our team in our Fairfax location. Your primary function will be to serve as an NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader for a diverse inventory of bridges and structures for the numerous clients. This position would be supporting work in the Virginia and District of Columbia areas. You will be expected to immediately lead structural condition inspections of bridges and structures following NBIS and owner specific guidelines and develop detailed condition inspection reports. As time and workload require, you will prepare designs for bridges and other transportation related structures, buildings, and water/wastewater structures for a variety of projects and clients and provide preliminary concepts to final construction plans and construction phase reviews.

Successful performance in this role will lead to potential rapid advancement into leadership and management roles in the condition inspection area where, in addition to continuing to serve as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, individual would supervise other Team Leaders and Inspectors, regularly interact with clients and manage inspections assignments and/or contracts.

Essential Function

• NBIS Team Leader for Inspection Tasks
• Collaborate with the Bridge Inspection Program Manager to schedule daily activities of inspection staff and equipment
• Prepare detailed and accurate inspection reports in client preferred formats documenting findings, assessments, and recommendations
• Evaluate inspection reports generated by other Team Leaders or Inspectors for accuracy and completeness
• Design various structural elements of bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, and related structures
• Work closely with a diverse team across RK&K's portfolio, including engineers from different disciplines
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior engineers within the team
• Take a leadership role in managing task orders and projects as required

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or structural engineering
• Five (5) years' experience in transportation related structural engineering, including bridge inspections
• Familiarity with bridge inspection reporting systems such as InspectTech, SAM, DBIR, ASIR, etc. and use of Element Level reporting
• Satisfy the requirements as an NBIS Team Leader per 23 CFR 650.309
• Engineer Intern (EI) license required
• NBIS Bridge Inspection Training - NHI Courses 130055, 130053, 130078 (preferred), required; 130087, preferred.
• Experience with or willingness to learn structural design and CADD software such as: STADD Pro, Larsa4D, Leap Bridge Modules, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Openbridge and various other structural programs
• Effective, professional oral and written communication including coordination with vendors and the safe implementation of bridge inspection access equipment and traffic control required for bridge inspection activities

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in civil engineering or structures
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Ancillary Structure Inspection experience
• Snooper and Bucket Truck Training

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much Much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

Design your career at RK&K, Apply today!