Staff Engineer - Bridge Inspection

Posting Date: 19 Aug 2025

City: Cleveland

Location:

Cleveland, OH, US, 44114 Columbus, OH, US, 43235 Chicago, IL, US, 60603 Houston, TX, US, 77070

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: North America Infrastructure & Mobility

Level of experience: Entry Level

RINA is currently recruiting for a Staff Engineer - Bridge Inspection to join its office in Cleveland or Columbus, OH, Chicago IL or Houston, TX within the North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Mission

RINA is seeking a Staff Engineer to work within our established national bridge inspection practice. This is a hands-on opportunity to inspect bridges and structures, contribute to design and load rating calculations, and produce detailed reports and drafts.

You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, gaining valuable field and technical experience while progressing toward becoming an NBIS certified team leader. This role offers strong mentorship, diverse project exposure, and a clear path for professional growth in structural engineering.

Key Accountabilities

Perform field inspections to document current structural conditions and/or determine potential repair alternatives.
Assist in preparing structural engineering computations, load ratings, and designs under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
Utilize MicroStation and/or AutoCAD to develop engineering drawings.
Assist in the compilation of project contract documents, including technical specifications, design calculation, material quantities, estimate of cost, and other construction documents.
Review of as-built drawings for existing structures to assist in understanding actual conditions prior to doing field inspections.
Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly.
Complete project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule.
Perform other duties associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or equivalent fields of study from an ABET accredited institution
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire date
Entry-level bridge inspection or design experience preferred
Familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Additional Requirements

Valid driver's license
35% of local or regional travel (i.e. job sites) anticipated based upon business need for the first year of employment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.