Bridge Inspection Engineer

Overview

Inspect, assess, and report on bridges using various techniques across the Midwest.

Key Responsibilities

• bridge inspection
• inspection reports
• structural design
• load ratings
• access techniques
• business development

Tasks

-Develop bridge inspection reports describing field conditions found during inspections. -Complete structural design or load ratings as needed. -Lead or assist with team planning and coordination to complete inspections. -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. -Lead or assist with business development efforts with new and existing clients -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. -As someone who knows the business and appreciates the industry, we expect you to mentor, empower, and guide fellow staff. We encourage career growth.

Requirements

• sprat certification
• civil engineering
• underwater inspection
• ms office
• driver's license
• bridge inspection

What You Bring

-Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. -Problem-solvers. You’ll be challenged to use sight, sounds, and touch to provide fundamental inspection. Be ready for anything. -Current bridge inspection team leader in the state of Wisconsin. -Commercial diver from an Association of Commercial Diving Educators accredited school. -Successful completion of FHWA NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection course. -Proficiency with MS Suite, specifically Word and Excel. -Flexibility and willingness to work within the United States to inspect sites for up to two weeks at a time. -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. -Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams. -Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Certification. -A bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering. -Ability to achieve registered professional engineer (PE). -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.

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Benefits

-Short and long-term disability and life insurance. -Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match. -Professional development opportunities. -Health, dental, and vision Insurance. -PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.

About Ayres Associates

-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.

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