Bridge Inspection Team Lead

Larson Design Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Bridge Inspection Team Lead, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and integrity of structures. This position involves conducting thorough inspections, supervising a dedicated team, and collaborating closely with project managers. With a strong emphasis on employee ownership, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about engineering and making a positive impact in your community, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and reward, all while contributing to innovative solutions in the field.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Paid training for required licensures

Competitive benefits

Bonus plans

Company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bridge inspection as an Assistant or Team Leader.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform bridge safety inspections in accordance with NBIS and PennDOT standards.
• Supervise Team Assistants and coordinate inspection crews effectively.
• Record and maintain records of conditions of structures using i-forms and BMS2.

Skills

Bridge Inspection

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Microsoft Office Suite

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 is being met. This role will supervise Team Assistants performing inspections, preparing reports, and ensuring completion of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects structures in accordance with NBIS and Pub 238.
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating inspection crews to complete inspections, reports, and reviews.
• Identifies deficiencies, evaluates their conditions, and properly codes the structure in i-forms.
• Identifies structure deficiencies and properly recommends repair for those deficiencies.
• Records and maintains records of conditions of structures using i-forms and BMS2.
• Meets with clients (i.e. Township Supervisors, Road Masters) to advise on the condition of structures.
• Uses hand tools to remove defective materials to properly evaluate conditions on individual parts of a structure.
• Uses ladders, hydraulic man-lifts, and under-bridge cranes to access portions of structures that are otherwise inaccessible.
• Uses measuring devices and non-destructive testing methods.
• Summarizes field data and performs load rating analyses.
• Summarizes analyses and recommends Bridge Load Posting Summary.
• Oversees and directs sub-contractors for traffic control and rigging.
• Directs Bridge Inspection Team Assistants to complete accurate and concise evaluations of structure conditions.

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in bridge inspection as an Assistant or Team Leader.
• Licensures/Certifications: CBSI certification required. PE preferred.

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

EEO Statement

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