Bridge Inspection Team Leader

SLR Consulting; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Wellness program

Vacation

Job summary

SLR Consulting (Americas) is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader for our Bridgeport, Connecticut office. You will lead inspection teams, coordinate field operations, manage data collection and prepare technical inspection reports and repair recommendations.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with NBIS Certification, a bachelor's in Civil Engineering, and at least five years of bridge inspection experience. This is a full-time, permanent role with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• PE License and NBIS Certification are required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years of bridge inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection teams and coordinate field operations.
• Prepare inspection documentation and field forms.
• Perform field measurements and data analysis.
• Write technical inspection reports and provide repair recommendations.
• Develop analysis and load ratings for structures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

PE License

NBIS Certification

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new Bridge Inspection Team Leader, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Role

We’re hiring a Bridge Inspection Team Leader (PE) to join our Bridgeport, Connecticut office. In this role, you’ll lead inspection teams, coordinate field operations and logistics, and oversee the full bridge assessment process—from field measurements and data analysis to technical reporting and repair recommendations. This position is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys combining fieldwork with analytical and leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspection team and coordinate teams, equipment, and logistics
• Prepare in-office support for field inspections, such as development of inspection documentation forms prior to field work
• Perform field measurements, evaluate existing conditions, and document findings in the field
• Analysis of data obtained in the field
• Writing technical inspection reports
• Preparation of analysis and ratings for the structure in question
• Perform calculations including load ratings
• Development of recommended construction documents for repairs of field conditions requiring interim repair (i.e. flagged conditions)

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• The salary range for this position is $135,000.00 - $150,000.00. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications/Education/Memberships

• PE License
• NBIS Certification (NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges and NHI 130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training if NHI 130055 Certificate is older than 4 years).
• Bachelors in Civil Engineering
• 5 years of bridge inspection experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.