Bridge Inspector - Team Leader

BL Companies; Warwick (RI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

BL Companies in Warwick, Rhode Island is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to oversee and complete field inspections for transportation infrastructure projects. This position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience and offers the chance to collaborate with DOT clients while contributing to a 100% employee-owned firm.

The ideal candidate will have NBIS qualifications and familiarity with bridge inspection processes. BL Companies offers a competitive benefits package including generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of DOT bridge inspection experience.
• NBIS-qualified Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
• Experience working with RIDOT, MassDOT, and/or CTDOT.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and complete field inspections.
• Prepare and finalize inspection reports.
• Schedule and coordinate vendors and subconsultants.

Skills

Bridge Inspection

Technical communication

Organizational skills

Education

BS or MS in Civil Engineering

Job description

Bridge Inspector – Team Leader

BL Companies is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader with 4+ years of bridge inspection experience to support bridge inspection and transportation infrastructure projects for local municipalities. This role offers the opportunity to lead inspections, collaborate with DOT clients, and contribute to a growing transportation practice within a 100% employee‑owned firm.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Bridge Inspection Team Leader, overseeing and completing field inspections
• Prepare, review, and finalize inspection reports and supporting documentation
• Schedule and coordinate vendors and subconsultants, including traffic control services
• Participate in bridge design activities and load rating assignments for DOTs and municipalities
• Collaborate with internal teams and public‑sector clients to ensure project quality and compliance

Desired Experience

• NBIS‑qualified Bridge Inspection Team Leader
• Minimum 4 years of DOT bridge inspection experience
• Experience working with RIDOT, MassDOT and/or CTDOT
• Familiarity with NBI and element‑level condition ratings
• Strong technical, communication, and organizational skills
• BS or MS in Civil Engineering or a closely related field preferred

Benefits

BL Companies is 100% employee‑owned, providing a competitive edge and a unique distinction from most other companies. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes six paid holidays, the week between Christmas and New Year’s paid, generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) matching, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. We are an ENR Top 500 firm providing engineering, architecture, land surveying, and environmental consulting services to the public and private sectors. BL Companies has 18 offices and continues to grow. Our employee‑owners are successful working in hybrid environments, and we are proud to offer opportunities to continue in this flexible setting.