Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Volkert Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer matching

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader for the Carolinas Region based in Raleigh, NC. The role requires leading a two-person team, conducting field inspections, and producing NBIS-compliant reports.

Travel within North Carolina will be required to support NCDOT projects. You must have NBIS knowledge, a valid driver’s license, and be prepared for working in hazardous field conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports.
• Strong NBIS knowledge; NBIS Team Leader qualification preferred.
• NBIS Bridge Inspection Course; NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges within last 5 years.
• EIT or P.E. license preferred but not required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-person bridge inspection team across NC on varied structures.
• Perform field inspections in hazardous environments, including heights and water access.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports outlining structural conditions and compliance.
• Schedule inspections, coordinate personnel and stakeholders, and manage traffic control and field logistics.
• Train new inspectors and supervise field operations.

Skills

NBIS knowledge

Advanced writing

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Driving license

Inspection reports

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to support our Carolinas Region located in Raleigh, NC.

To be considered for this position, applicants musthave, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.

The successful candidate will have experience in conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports. Work will be statewide based on assignments and needs of NCDOT and will require traveling for out-of-town assignments. The field work requires work in situations that are hazardous in their nature such as traffic congestion, working on slopes, climbing of high steel, working in confined areas, and working above water on scaffolds or the snooper crane at considerable heights.

What you'll be doing:

• Advanced level in-depth safety inspection work as the Team Leader of a 2 man bridge inspection team that conducts inspection on all types of structures in North Carolina
• Work in an outside environment at considerable heights, exposure to snakes, spiders, insects, and poisonous plants
• Safety shoes will be required as a condition of employment
• Responsible for carrying out in-depth inspections on bridges, light standards, culverts, pipes, sign supports, & overhead walkways and preparation of reports detailing conditions found during the inspection process. These reports are used in an evaluation process that determines the structural integrity and the capability of structures to support loads imposed on them by the traveling public and/or natural forces.
• Training new inspectors, scheduling, and plans the team's activities in conformance with bridge priorities
• Leading a team of inspectors in the field during inspections
• Scheduling and coordinating inspections, personnel, vendors, stakeholders, maintenance of traffic
• Operating access equipment and other equipment to perform inspections

What you need to have:

• The successful candidate will have experience in conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports. Candidates should possess a strong working knowledge of NBIS and have advanced writing and communication skills.
• Must have NBIS Bridge Inspection Course
• NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course with Refresher Training within the last 5 years
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in bridge inspections with a minimum of 1 year service as a qualified NBIS Team Leader
• NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges and Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures Courses preferred but not required
• EIT or P.E. license preferred but not required
• In-State Travel required
• Strong knowledge of NBIS and have advanced writing and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• If applicable to the position, a post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role.
• Valid driver's license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. At Volkert, we pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide.

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference"

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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