Lead Bridge Inspection Engineer – Team Growth

Patel, Greene & Associates (PGA); Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Patel, Greene & Associates in Florida is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Group Leader to oversee and grow our bridge inspection practice, ensuring safety, integrity, and compliance with NBIS, FHWA, FDOT, and AASHTO requirements. The role combines leadership, technical expertise, and client interface.

You will lead inspection teams, assess structural conditions, review reports, mentor junior inspectors, coordinate field operations, and develop maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement

Qualifications

• Registered PE or Florida NBIS Team Leader eligibility
• ABET-accredited Civil or Environmental Engineering degree
• 10–15 years bridge inspection experience with leadership
• FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection training and NBIS Team Leader qualification
• Fracture Critical Inspection training, NDT certifications, FDOT experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge inspection teams for routine, fracture-critical, miscellaneous structures and special inspections.
• Assess structural conditions and identify deficiencies affecting bridge safety and performance.
• Ensure compliance with NBIS, FHWA, FDOT, and AASHTO inspection requirements.
• Review and approve inspection reports, condition ratings, and repair recommendations.
• QA/QC reviews of inspection documentation and bridge inventory data.
• Coordinate field operations, safety planning, and inspection schedules.
• Develop and implement marketing business plans to grow backlog of bridge inspection team.
• Interface with clients and other PGA leaders in developing a bridge inspection practice.
• Develop maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement recommendations.
• Mentor and supervise junior inspectors and engineering staff.
• Interface with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders regarding inspection findings.
• Perform emergency inspections and structural assessments following unforeseen events.

Skills

Team leadership

Bridge inspection

NBIS compliance

Project management

Mentoring

Client interface

QA/QC

Safety planning

Civil engineering

Education

ABET-accredited Civil or Environmental Engineering degree

Job description

Patel, Greene & Associates in Florida is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Group Leader to oversee and grow our bridge inspection practice, ensuring safety, integrity, and compliance with NBIS, FHWA, FDOT, and AASHTO requirements. The role combines leadership, technical expertise, and client interface.

You will lead inspection teams, assess structural conditions, review reports, mentor junior inspectors, coordinate field operations, and develop maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement