Senior NBIS Bridge Inspector & Team Lead

Whitman,-Requardt-; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts for medical

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of bridge safety inspection experience in Virginia and be able to lead field inspection teams under NBIS.

Responsibilities include lead inspections, plan and execute projects, review regulations, document findings, mentor staff, and coordinate with clients.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural or NBIS bridge inspection.
• Current NBIS Team Leader Certification per Title 23, Chapter I, Subchapter G, Part 650, Subpart C § 650.309 or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, and VDOT bridge inspection requirements. Experience in NC, WV, and MD is a “bonus”
• Proficiency in inspection software, data collection tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and construction documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation and MS Office
• Completed comprehensive training course based on the FHWA Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual (BIRM) (NHI Course 130055) and be currently with refresher requirements
• Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment
• Additional NHI coursework: Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NHI Course 130078), Inspection of Ancillary Highway Structures (NHI Course 130087B) preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead field inspection teams in performing bridge and structural inspections in accordance with NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards).
• Plan, coordinate, and execute inspection projects to meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Perform hands-on inspection of bridges and related structures, including climbing, operating under-bridge inspection units, and utilizing rope access or other specialized methods as required.
• Review, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local regulations and inspection standards.
• Document inspection findings through detailed reports, including field notes, photographs, and condition assessments.
• Mentor and supervise inspection staff, ensuring accurate data collection and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and stakeholders regarding schedules, deliverables, and inspection outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with company safety protocols and industry best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Engineering drawings

Inspection software

MS Office

MicroStation

Education

Civil Engineering degree preferred

Tools

NBIS Team Leader Certification

FHWA BIRM training

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of bridge safety inspection experience in Virginia and be able to lead field inspection teams under NBIS.

Responsibilities include lead inspections, plan and execute projects, review regulations, document findings, mentor staff, and coordinate with clients.