Bridge Inspection Team Lead

ZipRecruiter; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Lead to oversee bridge safety inspections and manage inspection crews. This role involves ensuring quality work, maintaining records, and advising clients on structure conditions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and significant experience in bridge inspection, alongside strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Paid training for required licensures

Competitive benefits

Bonus plans

Company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in bridge inspection.
• CBSI certification required; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge safety inspections in accordance with NBIS and Pub 238.
• Schedule and coordinate inspection crews.
• Prepare Bridge Load Posting Summaries.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Willingness to Learn

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

About Us

Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, we’re expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide.

Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other – and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. We’re passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve.

At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensures, competitive benefits, bonus plans, and a company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) while supporting your professional and personal growth.

Your Opportunity + Impact

The Bridge Inspection Team Lead will be responsible for performing bridge safety inspections and other structure-related inspections in accordance with NBIS and PennDOT Pub 238. This position will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure all inspections, budgets, and quality of work are being met. This role will supervise Team Assistants performing inspections, preparing reports, and ensuring completion of projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inspect structures in accordance with NBIS and Pub 238.
2. Schedule and coordinate inspection crews to complete inspections, reports, and reviews.
3. Identify deficiencies, evaluate their conditions, and properly code the structure in i-forms.
4. Recommend repairs for identified deficiencies.
5. Record and maintain records of structure conditions using i-forms and BMS2.
6. Meet with clients (e.g., Township Supervisors, Road Masters) to advise on structure conditions.
7. Use hand tools to remove defective materials for evaluating conditions.
8. Access structures using ladders, hydraulic lifts, and under-bridge cranes.
9. Utilize measuring devices and non-destructive testing methods.
10. Summarize field data and perform load rating analyses.
11. Prepare Bridge Load Posting Summaries.
12. Oversee and direct subcontractors for traffic control and rigging.
13. Guide Bridge Inspection Team Assistants in evaluating structure conditions accurately.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in bridge inspection as an Assistant or Team Leader.
• CBSI certification required; PE license preferred.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to travel across the state as needed to complete inspections. Occasional weekly overnight stays may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, or Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to take direction from others.
• Willingness to learn.

EEO Statement

Larson Design Group, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.