SHELADIA Associates is a multi-disciplinary international professional consulting firm with demonstrated experience in the successful management and implementation of development projects worldwide. SHELADIA believes practicality and sustainability in development projects require flexible resource management, active participation of all stakeholders, and a shared goal of strengthening institutions and operational systems to optimize available resources.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

This position is contingent upon contract award

Location: Rockville, MD / DMV area (specific location based on site/client office)

We are seeking a Junior/Mid-Level Structural Inspection Quality Control (SIQC) Engineer to assist in the quality control and review of structural inspections performed by inspection teams. This role involves reviewing inspection reports, supporting field inspection activities, and ensuring the overall quality and consistency of the structural inspection program.

Job Description:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of structural inspection manuals, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with established guidelines.
• Conduct quality control reviews of inspection reports, observe and assess field inspections, and perform post-inspection quality control activities.
• Serve as a technical resource by providing guidance on inspection best practices to inspection personnel.
• Support the development and implementation of improvements to quality control and inspection processes.
• Generate reports based on inspection findings to assist the Program Director, maintenance, and engineering teams in prioritizing maintenance and renewal efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support accurate and reliable inspection documentation

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on structural engineering.
• Ability to perform QC of structural inspections for a variety of assets, including: on a wide range of assets including bridge spans, tunnels, culverts, stations, fences, retaining walls, shafts, S&I pits, bus and parking garages, and other infrastructure
• Experience in structural inspection testing and ability to recommend appropriate non-destructive (NDT) and destructive testing methods
• Experience with inspection tools such as the D-Meter and dye penetrant or similar NDT equipment such as Dye Penetrant
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with field crews and prepare detailed QC reports
• Certifications required:
  • For Professional Engineer (PE) candidates:
    • FHWA-NHI-130055 or FHWA-NHI-130056 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges); or
    • FHWA-NHI-130056) Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers) and
    • FHWA-NHI-130078 (Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges)
  • For Engineer in Training (EIT) candidates:
    • FHWA-NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred, with at least 3 years of hands-on structural inspection and testing experience on major transit system infrastructure
• Experience with WMATA bridge and tunnel inspections
• Experience providing recommendations on prioritizing structural asset management strategies, including maintenance and renewal
• Completion of a 10-hour OSHA safety course
• Additional relevant credentials and knowledge may include:
  • FHWA-NHI-130110 (Tunnel Safety Inspection)
  • National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS)
  • Tunnel Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, and Evaluation (TOMIE) Manual
  • Specifications for the National Tunnel Inventory (SNTI)
  • National Certified Tunnel Inspector (NCTI) and
  • FHWA-NHI-130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges

Proposed Salary: $80 - 120k annual

Sheladia Associates, Inc. has made the best effort to accurately represent the pay range for this position, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and any applicable cost of living data relevant to the position/candidate.

Other compensation: opportunities for annual increase and bonus, and other types of bonuses

Sheladia provides employees the opportunity to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment with exposure to and collaboration with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects. You will work in a hands-on, collaborative team environment. 

Benefits (for qualified full-time employees)

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Vision insurance 

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation commensurate with experience.