Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader
The Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader supports bridge, tunnel, and ancillary inspections while assisting in load rating preparation and plan development. This role involves field and office work, providing guidance to entry-level engineers, and contributing to project execution within a collaborative infrastructure inspection team. The position requires relevant certifications and a commitment to safety and professional development.
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What You’ll Do
This is a hands-on structural engineering role supporting bridge, tunnel, and ancillary inspections for a confidential client. You will work both in the field and in the office as an Assistant Team Leader and contribute to inspection, load-rating, and design-support tasks.
- Work with the Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team on inspection-related projects.
- Serve as an Assistant Team Leader on bridge, tunnel, and ancillary structure inspections.
- Perform professional structural engineering tasks and on-site inspections.
- Assist in preparing Bridge & Tunnel load ratings.
- Produce sketches and development plans using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineers, architects, planners, scientists) on multiple concurrent projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers and technicians.
- Support project research, field data collection, preliminary design calculations, and analysis.
- Help prepare cost proposals, scopes of work, and maintain project documentation.
- Complete assignment-specific training and remain current with structural engineering techniques and standards.
- Follow company policies, safety procedures, and exercise ethical decision-making in resource use.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent).
- Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) through an FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection course (or state equivalent). Certification must be current.
- Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) through PennDOT — must obtain within the first 6–9 months of employment if not already held.
- 0–3 years of relevant experience in bridge/tunnel inspection, structural design, or related infrastructure work.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Valid driver’s license and successful Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
- Physically able to perform continuous field work (working at heights, in confined spaces, climbing, carrying ladders/gear, adverse weather, night work, around moving traffic).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Advanced technical writing and proficiency with office software and spreadsheets.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently with direction from the Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
Preferred
- Completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Active participation or interest in local professional practice organizations.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities will be considered during the hiring process.
Skills & Tools
- Structural inspection and field testing methods
- Bridge load-rating support
- AutoCAD / MicroStation (preferred)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Technical writing and documentation
- Team leadership and mentoring
Work Environment & Logistics
- Typical schedule may require work beyond the standard workweek to meet project requirements.
- Position may be approximately 50% field work and 50% office-based, depending on assignments.
- Occasional travel, including overnight stays, may be required.
- Job includes exposure to heights, confined spaces, moving vehicles, and various weather conditions — strict adherence to health & safety and drug/alcohol policies is required.
Estimated compensation (from source): $85,830 per year — estimated. Actual compensation and benefits are set by the confidential client.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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