Structural Engineer, Assistant Team Leader

Department

Bridge Inspection

Location

Richmond, VA

Position Type

Full Time

Salary

$35.00 - $50.00 an hour

Requisition

0000045

Open Date

07/31/2026

Close Date

Description

Title: Structural Engineer

Location: Chantilly, Virginia

AI Engineers, Inc. (AIE) is looking for a Structural Engineer to join our Bridge Inspection and Design teams in Virginia. This is an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, highly-organized bridge inspection engineering professional to lead evaluations and load rating while also assisting the design team on new projects. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovative consulting firm. This position includes opportunities for personal and professional development and growth.

AIE's industry-leading compensation/benefits package, mentorship and advancement opportunities, and flexible work environment; reflect our culture of investing in our people.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree
• 1+ years of experience in bridge inspection or design, methods, and procedures.
• Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) is preferred
• Experience with VDOT projects is preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation or ability to obtain within 12 months is preferred
• Bridge Design/Rehabilitation and Bridge Load Rating experience is preferred
• NHI Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures, FCM, tunnel inspection NHI courses, railroad, and/or safety training are a plus.
• Completion of an NHI two (2) week Bridge Inspector’s Training Certificate and/or Refresher course within the past 5 years is preferred. BSCE, safety inspection experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Bridge, tunnel, and ancillary/traffic safety inspections and load ratings

• Preparing scheduling, writing inspection reports, assuring QA/QC, and assist with project coordination

• Perform engineering tasks related to bridge design projects and other transportation-related structural design and analysis projects.

• Design steel, concrete, and/or timber bridge elements, walls, and associated structures.

• Perform structural analyses, develop calculations, and prepare plans in accordance with federal, state, and local agency requirements.

• Prepare quantities, cost estimates, and special provisions.

• May perform site visits and structure inspections from time to time.

• Manage and maintain project and QA/QC documentation.

• Assist project managers with assignments including schedule and budget updates and proposal preparation

Skills & Abilities:

• A self-starter with the ability to work with project teams and manage multiple and concurrent tasks/assignments

• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage the inspection duties in the field.

• Data driven and detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Considerable knowledge of Architecture, Engineering, Construction inspection process and procedures.

• Ability to meet deadlines and complete work in a timely manner.

• Ability and willingness to travel to work sites.

AIE is a multi-disciplinary, ENR-500 company with 13 offices in the U.S and over 350 employees. We are an engineering consulting firm providing Bridge, Transportation, Construction Engineering, Water/Wastewater, Site/Civil, Building Systems, Design-Build, Survey/Mapping, and Technology services to public and private clients nationwide. Design, Analysis, Inspection & Evaluation are among the core expertise of the firm, earning us a national reputation for serving on major projects in over 20 states. AIE integrates advanced equipment and technology into our infrastructure engineering services, including drones, laser scanning, artificial intelligence, and point-cloud mapping. Armed with this tech, we are enabling our engineers to perform their work at the highest level.

AIE is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. AIE fully endorses equal opportunity for all. EOE/M/F/D/VEV