Bridge Inspector Team Leader

STV, Inc.; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bridge Inspector/Structural Engineering Specialist to join their Transportation and Infrastructure division. This role involves a mix of office and field work, leading inspections, providing technical oversight, and engaging in engineering design for complex bridge projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in bridge inspection, a strong understanding of engineering practices, and the ability to work independently. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality project delivery while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure Support

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in bridge inspection and engineering.
• Ability to perform design calculations and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise bridge inspections according to NBI standards.
• Assist with bridge design and rehabilitation projects.

Skills

Bridge Inspection

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bridge Engineering Design Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

STV currently has an opening in our Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Douglassville, or Pittsburgh, PA office for a Bridge Inspector/Structural Engineering Specialist in our Transportation and Infrastructure division.

The successful candidate will be an experienced professional with a full understanding of bridge inspection and engineering industry practices and capable of solving a wide range of bridge engineering design, analysis, and inspection challenges.

The position offers a mix of office and field work, from leading a team to perform on-site bridge inspections in various locations, most locally with opportunities nationally, and providing technical oversight and review of inspection reports and load ratings, to preparing design and field oversight of bridge and culvert repairs. Opportunities abound in this position for completing engineering design, analysis, inspection, and executing technical decisions to achieve successful high-quality project delivery for complex and non-complex bridge replacements, rehabilitations, and preservations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan, perform, and supervise bridge inspections in accordance with NBI Standards and all safety guidelines
• Supervise and mentor inspection team members
• Assist with bridge design and rehabilitation projects - performing design calculations, estimates, and specifications as well as assist with bridge rating calculations and reports.
• Monitoring of project budgets and schedules
• Experience performing NBIS inspection of various types of bridges
• Completion of FHWA-NHI- 130055 (Safety Inspection of In-service Bridges)
• Qualified NBIS team leader for bridge inspections per 23CFR650
• Experience with bridge engineering design and analysis software and standard Microsoft Office Suite products
• Ability to work independently
• Record of safe working habits
• Physical ability to perform field work year-round in adverse weather conditions and work around bridges, roads, rail, and tunnels
• Physical ability to carry ladders and gear, work at heights, and work in water with waders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Reliable means of transportation and willingness to travel

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 8 years of bridge inspection
• Pennsylvania Professional Engineering License (or ability to apply within 1 yr)
• Familiarity-with-Bridge-inspection-Management-Systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of structural design and analysis
• Additional FHWAJNHI Training - Fracture Critical, Moveable Bridge, Tunnel, or Ancillary Structures
• SPRAT Certified Rope Access Technician

Compensation Range:

$78,005.00 - $104,007.00

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.