Lead NBIS Bridge Inspector & Team Leader

Pennoni; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Project Bridge Engineer to lead topside inspection teams and oversee bridge inspection contracts in the Lehigh Valley and Wyoming Valley offices. You will perform NBIS inspections across PA/NJ, support emergency response, and ensure public safety through detailed bridge assessments.

The role requires PE licensure in PA, 8+ years NBIS experience, and the ability to manage client-facing task orders. Travel and field work are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering required.
• 8+ years NBIS bridge inspection experience with at least 2+ years PennDOT experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to perform field work in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead NBIS bridge inspections in PA/NJ and surrounding states.
• Manage bridge inspection task orders and interface with client/project managers.
• Prepare inspection reports with sketches and findings for clients.
• Contribute to design development of transportation and bridge projects during slow inspection periods.
• Ensure compliance with NBIS and OSHA regulations and maintain high quality documentation.

Skills

NBIS inspections

Leadership

Client communication

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

Pennoni is seeking a Project Bridge Engineer to lead topside inspection teams and oversee bridge inspection contracts in the Lehigh Valley and Wyoming Valley offices. You will perform NBIS inspections across PA/NJ, support emergency response, and ensure public safety through detailed bridge assessments.

The role requires PE licensure in PA, 8+ years NBIS experience, and the ability to manage client-facing task orders. Travel and field work are expected as needed.