Bridge Inspection Team Lead — Field & Design Leader

Ulteig Engineers, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

401(k) after 1 year with 1000 hours

Job summary

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. seeks a Bridge Inspection Team Leader to perform NBIS inspections and supervise a field team, blending office design work with hands-on field tasks.

You will travel up to 50% and work with multiple DOTs, using NDT and inspection methods, while mentoring junior staff and helping deliver safe, durable bridges.

This role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and ownership, with ESOP and benefits described in the posting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of bridge inspection experience.
• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree.
• EIT or PE licensure within 6 months preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Perform NBIS Routine, Rope Access, or Underwater inspections.
• Lead multi-day bridge inspection trips and evaluate various structures.
• Provide rehabilitation recommendations based on conditions observed.
• Prepare or QC inspection reports to client specifications.
• Lead and mentor field staff with limited oversight.
• Coordinate access and schedules with clients and offices.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

EIT or ability to obtain within 6 months

PE licensure or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

AASHTOWare BrR

Job description

Ulteig Engineers, Inc. seeks a Bridge Inspection Team Leader to perform NBIS inspections and supervise a field team, blending office design work with hands-on field tasks.

You will travel up to 50% and work with multiple DOTs, using NDT and inspection methods, while mentoring junior staff and helping deliver safe, durable bridges.

This role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and ownership, with ESOP and benefits described in the posting.