Ayres Associates
A multi‑discipline engineering and architecture firm delivering infrastructure, environmental, geospatial, and MEP solutions nationwide.
Inspect and report condition of bridges using various methods across Midwest.
16 days ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Waukesha, WI
Field
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction Services
Environmental Services
Surveying
Transportation
Planning
Sector Specialisms
Architecture
Environmental
General Civil
Geospatial
Structural Design & Inspection
Survey
Traffic
Transportation
Role
Description
inspection reports
structural design
load ratings
access techniques
bridge inspections
team mentoring
- As someone who knows the business and appreciates the industry, we expect you to mentor, empower, and guide fellow staff. We encourage career growth.
- Develop bridge inspection reports describing field conditions found during inspections.
- Lead or assist with team planning and coordination to complete inspections.
- Complete structural design or load ratings as needed.
- Use various access techniques including under bridge inspection equipment, industrial rope access techniques, SCUBA or surface supplied air, or other access methods to complete structural field inspections.
- Lead or assist with business development efforts with new and existing clients
- Function as part of a team to complete initial, routine, underwater, in-depth, and non-redundant steel tension members inspections of fixed, movable, pedestrian, and signature bridges; dams; hydraulic structures; and other miscellaneous structures for Agencies (federal, state, local) and private owners using National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and other relevant standards.
Requirements
bridge inspection
commercial diver
sprat
civil engineering
ms excel
leadership
- Current bridge inspection team leader in the state of Wisconsin.
- Problem-solvers. You’ll be challenged to use sight, sounds, and touch to provide fundamental inspection. Be ready for anything.
- Bridge inspection, sign inspection, load rating, and/or bridge design experience.
- Physical ability to swim, climb, negotiate work areas, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams.
- Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Certification.
- Commercial diver from an Association of Commercial Diving Educators accredited school.
- A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
- Proficiency with MS Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
- Successful completion of FHWA NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection course.
- Not afraid to get dirty – literally. This work is physical, requiring you to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and your clothes will need a good wash at the end of the day. Picture a construction zone or similar type environment – the conditions you’ll be working in are a lot like that.
- Flexibility and willingness to work within the United States to inspect sites for up to two weeks at a time.
- Ability to achieve registered professional engineer (PE).
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
- PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1959 Founded
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1959 with a bold vision and five engineers in Eau Claire, WI.
#250 Ranking
ENR 2023 Top A/E Firm
Ranked among the top 500 architecture and engineering firms by ENR since 1972.
12 Offices
Nationwide Presence
Operates from 12 offices across the U.S., providing regional insight and national reach.
Thousands Delivered
Projects Completed
Over decades, thousands of projects have been designed and delivered, ranging from infrastructure to MEP facilities.
- Specializes in transportation design, water resources engineering, geospatial mapping, environmental science, and MEP services.
- Civil and municipal work supports critical infrastructure, such as roadways, rivers, and levee systems.
- Blends sustainability with industrial scale through solar energy and anaerobic digestion projects in Los Angeles.
- Headquartered in Eau Claire, with a focus on surveying, mapping, and landscape architecture from its largest office.
- A 2025 funding round supports further growth, reflecting confidence in their multidisciplinary expertise.
Culture + Values
- We provide smart, creative solutions.
- Each team member is personally invested in the success of what we do.
- We have a 'go-getter' attitude.
- Our culture is open, and our leadership is transparent.
- We encourage curiosity about others and skill in inviting others to share their perspectives.
- We work with clients as partners.
- Our core values are Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence.
Environment + Sustainability
258th Ranked
Design Consulting Firm Ranking
Ranked among the top design consulting firms, emphasizing minimizing office environmental footprint.
- Ensure enduring infrastructure for future generations without compromising the natural environment or communities.
- Incorporate sustainable technologies where applicable, providing employees with resources on sustainable design best practices.
- Offer sustainable services including Building, Benchmarks, EV Charging, Geothermal, Green Communities, Net Zero, and Photovoltaic (PV).
- Offices prioritize energy-saving and waste-reducing practices: stormwater-neutral parking, native landscaping, low-flow toilets, natural lighting sensors, energy-efficient appliances, monthly lights-out day, and discouraging personal heaters.
- Vehicles fleet optimized through regular tire and air-filter maintenance, annual tune-ups, and load reduction.
- Adopt recycling and reuse practices: no foam cups, non-disposable utensils, green-seal cleaning products, microfiber cloths, recycled paper, scrap reuse, recycling cans, batteries, and plastics 1–7.
Inclusion & Diversity
87%
Employee Inclusivity
87% of employees feel the company is inclusive.
87%
Employee Comfort
87% of employees feel comfortable and confident being themselves at work (Energage survey).
87%
Inclusivity Score
87% of employees perceive the company culture as inclusive.
- Gender statistics: not publicly disclosed.
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