Structural EIT/Inspector

HDR Engineering Structural EIT/Inspector

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR Engineering is looking for a Structural EIT/Inspector to join our National Infrastructure Inspection Team. The Structural EIT/Inspector will be expected to perform local and national dam, hydraulic structure, and bridge inspections and occasional office engineering (design, CADD, analysis). They will also assist the lead inspector in performing inspections and preparing reports on a regular basis.

In the role of Structural EIT/Inspector, well count on you to:

• Participate in local and national dam, hydraulic structure and bridge inspections
• Assist in the preparation of written reports summarizing inspections and findings
• Prepare pre inspection planning tasks including but not limited to site walks, development of health and safety plans, rigging and rescue plans, confined space entry plans, and coordinating with health and safety
• Work in a team environment and independently while challenging yourself to acquire knowledge and experience in engineering
• Support the hydraulic structure design group and other disciplines by applying structural engineering and detailing techniques in the development of structural designs
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• 0-2+ years bridge/structural inspection and design experience preferred
• Enthusiastic individual with a willingness to become certified as a Society of Professional Rope Access Technician (SPRAT) and work at heights
• Must be willing to work with other disciplines (bridge design, roadway design, hydraulic analysis, stream restoration, planning, traffic control) within the office, as necessary, during inspection downtime
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel for multiple night stays during the week
• This position requires physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service dam, spillways, bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, overhead sign structures, hydraulic structures, and metal traffic signal poles. Physical demands include positioning extension ladders, maneuvering small boats, driving long distances, confined space, air travel, occasionally working at night, and walking long distances on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must have good communication skills and be willing to work in multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Candidate should expect exposure to environmental hazards, such as, but not limited to, warm and cold temperatures, water, work-at-height, poisonous plants, snakes, ticks, spiders, and other creatures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, RISA, Staad, SAP, Tedds, RAM, ETABS, SAFE or similar
• Previous structural design experience (internship or full-time work experience) is a plus
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each others life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.