Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Garver; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for industry licenses

Continuing education opportunities

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

Garver is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader for their Birmingham, Alabama office, with options for remote or hybrid work. The role involves performing SNBI bridge inspections, coordinating inspections, and assisting with underwater inspections. Strong communication skills and extensive experience are required.

The ideal candidate will have 8–15 years of related experience, familiarity with MS Office, and have completed applicable NHI courses. Garver provides competitive salaries, attractive benefits, and supports professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–15 years of related experience.
• National Highway Institute (NHI) Course No. 130055 (Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges) required.
• Experience with underwater inspections is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection of bridges and culverts to standards.
• Coordinate site visits for inspection.
• Assist with underwater inspections.
• Document inspections according to company procedures.
• Upload daily inspection files to specialized interface.
• Conduct field work and inspections.
• Perform NSTM inspections.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong working knowledge of MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET program

Tools

InspectX

MicroStation

AASHTOWare Bridge Rating software

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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

• Perform 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
• Follow 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

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.

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.