About The Role

DescriptionCollins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Bridge/Sign Inspection Team Leader for our New York office. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge and/or sign structural inspections. Project management experience is also a plus. The ideal candidate will bring creative problem-solving skills balanced with a strong background in the field. This position requires the ability to consult with clients and government agencies, and direct team members. This role offers a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth with a company pushing forward in the industry. This position is a mix of office and fieldwork with some state-wide and local travel. The successful candidate will be collaborating with professionals who have decades of experience developing industry-defining techniques related to bridge, sign and other structure inspections, evaluations, and rehabilitations.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Supervises above water and underwater bridge and ancillary design, inspection and evaluations.
Reviews, analyzes and provides recommendations on field and/or design issues or adaptations.
Assists in proposal preparation.
Prepares and monitors project budgets.
Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
Responsible for moderately difficult engineering projects in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
Performs moderately difficult engineering computations and estimates in designing engineering projects.
Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
Directs and supervises the work of entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters and administrative staff.
Coaches field staff on the purpose and processes of inspections and inspection techniques.
Makes independent decisions within a general framework.
Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
Is active in technical societies.
Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
Other duties may be assigned.
*Relocation and sign-on bonus is available
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QualificationsEducation and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
A minimum of 12 years of bridge or ancillary structure inspection experience.
5 years or more of progressive experience in project management.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
Must have passed the NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course (130055 OR 130056).
Valid driver’s license.
Maintains competency in and serves as major firm resource in field of expertise.