Bridge Inspection Team Leader

GFT•Fort Worth, TX

7d•$125,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is hiring a Bridge Inspection Team Leader for its growing Texas practice. The role is based in Austin, Houston, or Fort Worth, Texas, and follows a hybrid work model with regular attendance at one of those offices. Projects include non-redundant steel tension member (NSTM) inspections, routine and special bridge inspections, load ratings, new structure design, and inspection, rehabilitation, or repair of existing roadway and railroad structures. The successful candidate will lead field structure inspections and structural design tasks, monitor budgets and schedules, perform quality control and quality assurance reviews, and collaborate with staff on multidisciplinary projects. Field inspections account for approximately 30% of the work, and travel of at least 30% is required. Core business hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role includes preparing and modifying technical reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and structural designs; reviewing design work for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, contract requirements, and specifications; coordinating technical developments, scheduling, and manpower; resolving engineering design problems; evaluating and approving design changes and drawing releases; and ensuring projects meet their budgets, schedules, and quality guidelines. The Team Leader also assists Client Managers with proposals, leads staff meetings, and maintains professional and technical skills through continuing learning and professional participation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
At least 7 years of experience in civil or structural design, bridge inspections, bridge rehabilitation and evaluation, load ratings, construction documents, and specifications and estimates.
Professional Engineer (civil) or Structural Engineer license in Texas, or a license in another state with the ability to obtain Texas licensure through comity or reciprocity within 6 months.
Successful completion of NHI Course 130055 or 130056, Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, and current Texas status in NHI Course 130053A Bridge Inspection Refresher Training, if applicable.
Successful completion of NHI Course 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges or Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM).
Familiarity with structural programs such as STAAD, AASHTOWare BrR, MDX, Bentley, and LEAP, as well as Microsoft Suite.
Familiarity with bridge database software such as Bentley AssetWise, AASHTOWare BrM, or similar.
Familiarity with TxDOT bridge design and layout programs, including BridgeLink, Cap18, Culv5, and BGS.
Experience with Texas Department of Transportation standards and requirements for structures.
Strong technical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel for project site visits, with at least 30% travel required.
Ability to work in the field conducting bridge inspections approximately 30% of the time.
Ability to work well in a team environment on multidisciplinary projects.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of NHI Course 130110.

Responsibilities

Lead field structure inspections and structural design tasks on projects.
Monitor and adhere to project budgets and schedules.
Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews and ensure projects meet applicable guidelines.
Prepare and modify technical reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and structural designs.
Review project designs for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
Coordinate technical developments, scheduling, and manpower, and resolve engineering design problems.
Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
Ensure projects are completed within their allocated time and budgets.
Assist Client Managers with client proposals.
Coordinate and lead staff meetings.
Maintain professional, technical, and supervisory skills through educational workshops, professional publications, networks, and professional societies.
Travel for project site visits and conduct field bridge inspections.