Parsons is looking for amazingly talented Lead Structural Inspection Quality Control (SIQC) Engineers for QC of field inspections and reports by structural inspection teams.  

Responsibilities include: 

• 100% QC/review of inspection reports 

• 10% witness/QC of field inspections 

• 5% QC of field inspections after the inspection is performed 

Note: Percentages may be adjusted during the course of the work.  

The Lead SIQC Engineer will assist the Program Director, maintenance and engineering teams with input to the Structural Asset Management Plan which is currently in development.

SIQC Engineer must possess significant “hands-on” inspection experience with 5 or more years of structural inspection experience required for the Lead SIQC position. Additionally, the SIQC Engineer shall be required to work during hours to coincide with and support much of the inspection work occurring during nights and weekends as necessary,.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Achieve and maintain full familiarity with structures inspection manual and procedures to help ensure compliance with those documents. 

• Provide QC/review of inspection reports, perform witness/QC of field inspections, and QC of field inspections after the inspection is performed per the percentages identified above with possible adjustments during the course of performing the required QC. 

• Observe and accurately report on regular QC activities at various work sites. 

• Perform as a technical resource by providing guidance on inspection best practices to the inspectors. 

• Develop and support QC inspection process improvements. 

• Provide reports generated from inspection report outputs to assist the Program Director and maintenance engineering teams on prioritized maintenance and renewal recommendations. 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or designee to ensure successful and reliable inspections and documentation of the inspections 

What Required Skills You’ll Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural is required and 8+ years of experience. 

• Registered PEs is required

• A minimum requirement of five (5) years of hands-on structural inspection and testing experience on major transit system structures.  

• Capability to perform QC of structural inspections related to: 
  - Bridge spans; 
  - Tunnels; 
  - Culverts; 
  - Stations; 
  - Fences; 
  - Retaining walls and shafts; 
  - May include – S&I Pits, bus garages, and parking garages; 
  - Other structures as requested. 

• Experience in structural inspection testing 

• Ability to identify and recommend the most applicable non-destructive (NDT) and destructive testing methods 

• Experience using inspection tools such as the “D-Meter” and other NDT tools such as Dye Penetrant. 

• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate schedules with on-site structural inspection crews and provide detailed and accurate QC reporting on field inspection tasks and inspection reports 

• Lead SIQC Engineer is required to have experience with providing recommendations on prioritizing structural asset management strategies, including maintenance and renewals

• Proposed P.E.s must possess the following certifications:

  - FHWA-NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, or

  - FHWA-NHI-130056 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers;

  - FHWA-NHI-130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges

• Must be able to work in confined spaces. 

• Must be able to pass a government background check. 

• Must be able to work predominantly during night and weekend shifts (and Holidays as required) 

• Must have reliable transportation and must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license