Job Description

Popli Design Group (PDG), a multi-disciplined Architecture/Engineering firm, is seeking to add an Entry Level Bridge Inspection Trainee position to the team. With successful completion of the Trainee program, the candidate will have gained experience and knowledge to pursue a full-time career as an Assistant Team Leader in the Bridge Inspection field.

This is a 24-month program supported by NY State Department of Transportation with the purpose of providing viable career opportunities for minorities and women for employment in the engineering consultant industry. All encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Assist team members in the completion of biennial and interim inspections throughout the region.
• Will work under the guidance and supervision of an experience Team Leader or a Quality Control Engineer
• This position is a hybrid of field and office time to be made up of instructional and/or self-study, field exercises, hands-on and one-one training.

Office responsibilities can include, but not be limited to:

• Monitoring and reviewing recorded inventory, inspection, and load rating data
• Mobilization and demobilization activities
• BIN folder preparation
• Project scheduling
• Monitoring and reviewing "flagged" bridge data

Field contributions can include, but are by no means limited to the following:

• Providing additional assistance to a Team Leader and their assistant
• Additional inspection effort required on large or unusual structures
• Providing additional assistance during team reviews by the Quality Control Engineer
• Providing additional assistance in the field review of bridge flags and reports by the Quality Control Engineer

Experience and Education:

• AAS degree only in Civil Engineering Technology or closely related field; or 18 months of verifiable bridge experience in the areas of design, construction, inspection, or other bridge related work. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• BS and MS degrees are not eligible degrees for trainee program.

Qualities for Success

• Strong work ethic
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to climb and carry ladders and inspection equipment as needed
• No fear of heights or outdoor elements
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Flexibility for part-time travel to Binghamton area