About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level role supports structural and transportation inspections under experienced engineers. You will gain hands-on field experience inspecting bridges and related structures, documenting conditions, and preparing reports and exhibits.

• Perform field inspections of bridges and transportation-related structures under the supervision of licensed professional engineers.
• Assist in preparing inspection, evaluation, and condition assessment reports.
• Record field observations, measurements, and photographs according to agency and inspection standards.
• Review structure plans, load ratings, and prior inspection records to support assessments.
• Use engineering/inspection software to create report exhibits, sketches, calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Perform limited design computations or quantity estimates tied to inspection findings and repair concepts (as applicable).
• Coordinate with draftspersons/technicians for figures, data entry, and report assembly.
• Communicate findings to clients and agency representatives as needed.
• Participate in field work that may include nights, weekends, travel, and tasks at heights or over traffic and water.

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Qualifications

Candidates should be recent graduates or seniors ready to develop a career in structural/transportation inspection.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (accredited university) — senior or recent graduate welcome.
• Strong interest in bridge and structural inspection, field work, and transportation infrastructure.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, or Civil 3D is a plus.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF editing tools.
• Engineer‑In‑Training (E.I.T.) certification, or ability to obtain within one year.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel and perform field work.
• Strong communication, documentation, and attention-to-detail skills.

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

The role requires routine physical activity common to field engineering roles.

• Frequently required to sit, use hands/fingers, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent requirements to talk and hear; occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds.
• Work may require close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Compensation & Other Details

• Salary: $75,000–$80,000 per year.
• Employment type: Full time.
• Relocation assistance is available.
• Benefits: competitive benefits package provided by the confidential client (details shared during the hiring process).

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Why Apply via Careertakes

Careertakes is a third-party recruiting partner using best-practice screening to connect qualified candidates with our confidential client in the Engineering industry. You’ll gain exposure to multiple opportunities and a streamlined hiring process while the client manages final hiring decisions.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.