Bridge Inspection Engineer

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and we are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself—apply for the job

Bridge Inspection Engineer

The successful candidate for this position will be primarily responsible for bridge inspection services and engineering support, including bridge inspection, report generation, and load rating analysis. The Bridge Inspection Engineer will be required to work with a team on multiple bridge inspection projects and will have the opportunity to coordinate, plan, and market bridge inspection projects. There is also an opportunity to perform design for bridge repairs and rehabilitations.

Location

This position will be onsite in our Denver, CO office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Plan, prepare, mobilize, and assist a team of bridge inspectors and engineers.
• Conduct routine and special inspections of existing bridges and structures to assess their condition, identify defects, and recommend necessary repairs or maintenance.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports documenting findings, recommendations, and corrective actions required.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that all inspections are conducted in a timely, safe, and efficient manner.

What We Are Looking For

• B.S. in Civil Engineering degree or related
• Successful completion of one or more of the following FHWA-NHI courses:
• Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
• Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges
• Bridge Inspection Refresher Training
• 2 - 4+ years of relevant bridge inspection experience, DOT experience is a plus
• Bridge design experience is a plus
• Experience with meeting coordination and public outreach is a plus
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including work outside on foot for extended periods, including fieldwork around bridges
• Training in scour analysis and design, stream stability, fracture critical members, especially AWS, ASNT, confined space, certified climbing, and quality control of reports a plus
• Willingness to travel to multiple project sites, including out-of-town
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Compensation and Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees. Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans. Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan.

Professional Development

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions.
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager.
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications.
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement.
• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge.

Work/Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role).
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career.
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events.
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.

Benesch is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Disability/ Protected Veteran Employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation or belief, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

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