Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Garver Engineering; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver's Birmingham, AL office is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader to oversee SNBI bridge inspections and related fieldwork. Travel across Tennessee and Mississippi is involved, with occasional work in other states. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are negotiable.

You will collaborate with in-house engineers and technicians to deliver robust inspection reports. Preferred candidates have NHI Course 130055, 8–15 years of related experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• NHI Course No. 130055: Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
• 8–15 years of related experience
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

Responsibilities

• Perform routine SNBI bridge inspections and field visits as Inspection Team Leader
• Coordinate site visits for inspections
• Assist with underwater inspections
• Follow company procedures for documenting inspections
• Upload daily inspection files to the specialized interface
• Enter bridge inspection data into the system
• Perform field work including equipment handling and adverse weather conditions
• Conduct NSTM inspections

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (ABET)

Tools

InspectX

MicroStation

AASHTOWare Bridge Rating

Job description

Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Birmingham, Alabama

Garver's Transportation Design Center, an integrated team with proficiency and focus in delivering bridge projects, inspections, and load ratings, is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader for our Birmingham, AL office. A remote or hybrid remote work arrangement is negotiable. This position will work with our in-house engineers, designers, and technicians to provide technical expertise in all areas required to successfully deliver sound inspections and reports.

This Bridge Inspection Team Leader will primarily perform SNBI bridge inspection tasks, including field inspection and associated office work. This will include travel to locations across the state of Tennessee and Mississippi, with occasional travel and work in other states. This position will have the opportunity to collaborate on other tasks, if desired, including load rating and bridge rehabilitation.

Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Performing routine inspection of bridges and culverts to SNBI and state specific standards as Inspection Team Leader
• Coordination of site visits for inspection
• Assist with underwater inspections
• Following company's standard procedures for documenting inspections
• Daily inspection file uploads to specialized interface
• Bridge Inspection Data Entry
• Field work, which can include carrying ladders and gear, working at heights, working in hot or cold weather, etc.
• Perform NSTM Inspections

As additional experience and familiarity with Garver's inspection practice is acquired, responsibilities could lead into increased project and staff management opportunities.

Experience Requirements

• National Highway Institute (NHI) Course No. 130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges)
• Minimum 8-15 years of related experience
• Strong communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office

Preferred Skills and Experience

• National Highway Institute (NHI) Course No. 130078 (Fracture Critical Techniques for Steel Bridges)
• National Highway Institute (NHI) Course No. 130091 (Underwater Bridge Inspection)
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET program
• Experience with InspectX and/or other related Asset Management software
• Experience with MicroStation
• Experience with AASHTOWare Bridge Rating software

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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