Structural Inspector

Description

Are you looking to advance your career in structural inspection and take the next step by working on projects in a firm nationally recognized for its structural engineering? Are you interested in using your technical skills and providing leadership for various structural inspection projects in New England, from some of the largest bridges to municipal projects? If so, then GPI has a place for you!

GPI's success is built around its seven strategic objectives, which start with employee satisfaction. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed. We actively solicit input from every team member and implement change to ensure that our culture is driven by clear and open communication, respect, and going the extra mile for each other.

About the Job:

GPI is seeking a full-time Structural Inspector for our New England branch. This ideal person can be based in our Wilmington, MA, or Boston, MA, office. GPI offers flexible work schedules with the ability to split time between working in the office and from home. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for career growth as the selected candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities and the ability to influence the success of our people and projects.

In this role, you will enjoy working with an exceptional and collaborative team of professionals. You will lead the inspections of in-service infrastructure such as bridges and culverts, report their condition, and recommend repairs. You will serve an essential role as the team leader in the planning and executing structural inspections. You will lead a team of inspection members and help grow our New England structural inspection practice.

Responsibilities:

• Perform on-site structural condition inspections on highway and railroad bridges and culverts in accordance with industry and client standards.
• Assist in the preparation of Bridge Load Ratings.
• Work independently and work as a team member.
• Assist with the development of plans/sketches using AutoCAD.
• Prepare reports to document observed conditions and recommend repairs.
• Operate access equipment such as mobile elevated work platforms, aerial drones, and remotely operated underwater vehicles.
• Performing quality reviews of bridge inspection report narratives, sketches, photos, and basic repair and rehabilitation cost estimates.

Requirements:

• 0-5 years of experience conducting structural inspections
• Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Ability to work at height and adjacent to active traffic
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

The ideal candidate will also have the following:

• EIT Certificate or Professional Engineering License
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Rope access credentials
• Aerial drone pilot license•
• NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course
• NHI/FHWA Fracture Critical (NSTM) course
• Recreational or commercial diving certifications are a plus

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
• Able to operate a mechanical aerial lift or bucket truck up to a height of 100 feet
• Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6' or higher
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds