Bridge Inspection Team Lead - NBIS Expert & Mentor

American Structurepoint, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Structurepoint, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks a Bridge Inspection Team Leader to guide routine and fracture-critical bridge inspections, ensuring NBIS and FHWA compliance while delivering high-quality evaluations.

You will mentor field staff, coordinate multiple teams, communicate with agency representatives, and contribute to client projects through reporting, load ratings, and repair recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Active certification as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader meeting NBIS requirements.
• Minimum of 6+ years of bridge inspection and structural evaluation experience.
• Strong NBIS knowledge and experience with NBIS requirements.
• Proficiency with AASHTOWare BrR and structural modeling/analysis software.
• Experience with non-destructive testing methods.
• Strong technical report-writing and communication skills.
• Leadership abilities and the ability to manage multiple inspection teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead routine, fracture-critical, and special bridge inspections per NBIS.
• Supervise and mentor field technicians and junior inspectors across multiple teams.
• Plan and direct field inspection activities with safety as a priority.
• Document bridge conditions, deficiencies, and recommendations.
• Prepare inspection reports, load ratings, and repair recommendations with engineering software.
• Utilize AASHTOWare BrR and other structural analysis tools.
• Apply non-destructive testing methods during inspections as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with state DOT and FHWA standards.
• Communicate findings and priorities with agency representatives.
• Support internal engineering and office work when field inspections are reduced.
• Help develop junior staff and future bridge inspectors.

Skills

Team leadership

Client communication

Staff development

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AASHTOWare BrR

Structural modeling/analysis software

Job description

American Structurepoint, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks a Bridge Inspection Team Leader to guide routine and fracture-critical bridge inspections, ensuring NBIS and FHWA compliance while delivering high-quality evaluations.

You will mentor field staff, coordinate multiple teams, communicate with agency representatives, and contribute to client projects through reporting, load ratings, and repair recommendations.