Lead Movable Bridge Inspector & Technical Advisor

Virginia Department of Transportation; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a qualified engineer to lead inspections of movable bridge components statewide. You will coordinate visual and operational assessments and prepare reports with recommendations for maintenance and rehabilitation.

Role requires strong analytical skills, planning ability, and effective communication with internal staff, consultants, and the public. Statewide travel and compliance with safety and regulatory standards are involved.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally about complex engineering topics.
• Experience inspecting electrical, mechanical or control systems of movable bridges is preferred.
• Ability to read plans, schematics and specifications for bridges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate inspections of movable bridge components statewide.
• Prepare analyses, reports and recommendations based on engineering data.
• Manage projects to ensure timely, accurate completion.
• Provide technical guidance and training on engineering programs.

Skills

Engineering principles

Oral and written communication

Project management

Safety awareness

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Experience with movable bridges (desired)

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software

Job description

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a qualified engineer to lead inspections of movable bridge components statewide. You will coordinate visual and operational assessments and prepare reports with recommendations for maintenance and rehabilitation.

Role requires strong analytical skills, planning ability, and effective communication with internal staff, consultants, and the public. Statewide travel and compliance with safety and regulatory standards are involved.