Bridge Engineer - Multiple Levels

Great Lakes Engineering Group is seeking Bridge Inspection Engineers at multiple levels (I through III) to join its Detroit, MI field operations on site. These roles involve inspecting in-service bridges and culverts, performing load rating calculations, and drafting reports and permits, all while leading field teams under the MDOT, AASHTO, and FHWA standards. A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required, and the position offers a salary range of USD 95,816 to 115,391 per year.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, measuring, and quantifying deterioration on various material types
• Field documentation including notes, drawings, and photos
• Preparation of photo logs
• Drafting various bridge inspection reports
• Assist with obtaining permits necessary to perform fieldwork
• Assist with load rating calculations including preparation of hand calculations and load rating models
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whenever working conditions require safety equipment
• Willingness to work at heights up to 100 ft, in and around flowing water, from various watercraft, and around heavy traffic
• Willingness to work extended hours, including nights and weekends as project demands
• Able to work outdoors in Michigan year-round
• Able to learn how to operate a bucket truck with vertical reach up to 45 ft
• Use various hand tools including chipping hammers, measuring tools, and NDT equipment
• Assist with scheduling field dates and coordinating with traffic control contractors, MDOT Reach-All, railroad flagging, and others
• Perform routine bridge inspections as a Qualified Team Leader (QTL) within Michigan
• Assist with the preparation of proposals
• Draft bridge inspection reports including scoping, in-depth inspections, detailed inspections, fracture critical inspections, scour inspections, and more
• Lead the process of obtaining permits necessary to perform fieldwork
• Schedule and coordinate field work with entities that may include traffic control contractors and railroads
• Work independently in the preparation of load rating models
• Assist with mentoring Engineering Interns

Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to obtain Michigan chauffeur’s license and pass DOT physical within 12 months of employment
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Technologies

• AASHTOWare BrR
• Mathcad
• MDOT MiBRIDGE
• NDT equipment