Job Details

Work for Virginia's second-largest municipality and make a huge impact on the mobility of the region. The Chesapeake Bridges Division supports 1.75 million crossings per day by operating and maintaining 115 movable and fixed bridges and culverts. Our small team environment has great job satisfaction on a daily basis through problem-solving and customer support. We offer stable employment with a great benefits package so you can focus on providing the best support to the citizens of Chesapeake.

This position:

• Leads the City's bridge inspection team by planning and executing NBIS bridge inspections and ancillary sign structures inspection.
• Designs in-house repairs and develops maintenance schedules for static and movable bridges' structural, mechanical and electrical components.
• Supervises an engineer and welders, mechanics, and electricians in the inspection and maintenance of critical infrastructure.
• Writes and/or reviews inspection reports, structure inventory & appraisal sheets, sketches, and element datasheets. Reviews consultant's inspection reports.
• Performs and/or reviews load rating for structures.
• Responds to after-hours breakdowns at movable bridges and other bridge or weather incidents.
• Works with other divisions or departments within the City to complete repair or replacement projects.

Requires:

• Virginia Professional Engineer license (structural engineer preferred).
• NBIS team leader designation and ability to supervise in-house staff (engineer, bridge maintenance mechanics, and electricians) preferred. Obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Possess or ability to complete National Highway Institute course No. 130055-Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, 130078-Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member Inspection, and 130087-Inspection of Ancillary Structures.
• Ability to obtain VDOT work zone safety setup, fall protection, and confined space certifications.
• Ability to understand normal movable bridge operations and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Good supervisory, interpersonal, and technical skills. Ability to interpret and explain maintenance needs and corrective actions.
• Ability to prioritize, track, and oversee projects with respect to schedule and budget.
• Ability to direct personnel during weather incidents and communicate progress to department command centers.
• Must be certified to operate the City's movable bridges within 24 months of hire (in-house training provided).

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . A Professional Engineer license is also required. Depending on position, State and/or City certification(s) may be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications
Class B CDL within six months of employment (in-house training available) preferred.