Bridge Inspection Engineer, EI/EIT

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Advance the safety of critical infrastructure while developing your engineering expertise as a Bridge Inspection Engineer at Burgess & Niple. In this role, you'll work alongside Professional Engineers, Engineers-In-Training, and Technicians to inspect bridges of all sizes, combining fieldwork with technical analysis and design calculations to help preserve bridges across the U.S.. You'll collaborate with diverse teams to support inspection schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and perform structural evaluations, all while growing your skills through mentorship and contributing to projects nationwide.

What You'll Do:

Work with multidisciplinary teams of Professional Engineers, Engineers-In-Training, and Technicians on bridge inspection projects across the country according to the NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards) and SNBI (Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory)

Collaborate with engineers and technicians to develop schedules, allocate resources, carry out field work to complete bridge inspections, and summarize findings in inspection reports

Perform structural calculations and load ratings of existing bridges

Maintain current knowledge of various state DOT and federal inspection protocols and ensure compliance with all regulations

Work side-by-side with technical rope access experts to inspect bridges and structures of all sizes. Field work often involves traveling to various project sites across the region, which typically includes overnight trips

Travel extensively (up to 40%) throughout the U.S. to support diverse bridge and structure inspection projects

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

0 – 4 years of bridge inspection engineering experience

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern registration

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history

Ability to travel nationwide up to 40% of the time

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Physical capability to lift and carry 60 lbs. of gear and withstand high levels of physical exertion

Comfortable working at heights using proper safety equipment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation required; experience with AASHTOWare, BrM, BrR, AssetWise or other bridge inspection and design/rating software preferred

NHI/FHWA Bridge Inspection Courses and/or SPRAT Certification is a plus

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