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Pickering, Corts & Summerson, Inc., an award winning, multi-disciplinary engineering/design firm has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic self-starter to join our company as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader in our Cranberry, PA office.This is a mid to senior level position for an individual with extensive experience in inspecting bridges and similar structures using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with NBIS, and other local, state and federal regulations.PCS is an equal opportunity employer.Required Qualifications & Experience:Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related fieldEIT certification (or ability to obtain such) preferredExperience working with PennDOT preferred; NJDOT experience a plusThe ability to navigate in and around bridge structures and may require climbing, wading in the waterways, working from a boat, and working in and around trafficMust possess a valid U.S. drivers licenseWillingness to travel within PA, NJ and DEAbility to work in a team environment to reach mutual goalsExcellent oral and written communication skillsBasic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and ExcelExperience with MicroStation and AutoCAD software is a plusResponsible to plan inspections and lead inspection teamsInspect bridges as required for structural integrity, general safety and continued conformance to specifications and codesProvide training to Bridge Inspectors and Junior Bridge InspectorsPrepare recommendations for maintenance and repairs to bridgesReview and interpret construction plans and blueprints for use in bridge inspectionsPrepare inspection reports completely for final review by Project ManagerUse inspection equipment, including but not limited to; metering devices, tape measures, calipers, ladders, cameras, probing rods, etc.Prepare load rating calculations for bridges based on Load Factor and Load Resistance Factor Methodologies using various DOT and Commercial Software PackagesPrepare (design) temporary and permanent repair schemes for critical deficiencies identified during inspectionsMust possess a willingness to work both outside (during all types of weather) and in the office (preparing reports)If qualified, function as diver or a tender in performing underwater inspection of appropriate areas of the structures #J-18808-Ljbffr