Bridge Inspection Team Leader

AECOM•Raleigh, NC

6d•$80,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The AECOM North Carolina Transportation team is seeking a Bridge Inspector Team Lead to join our growing structural and transportation group located in Raleigh, NC. This role will support the planning, analysis, design, and rehabilitation of bridges and related transportation structures across a variety of public-sector projects. The position involves performing field inspections in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and local agency requirements, with an estimated 8-10 days of travel per month within North Carolina and neighboring states. The Team Lead will oversee inspection teams, mentor junior staff, conduct Quality Control reviews on reports, perform Load Ratings, and structural design of new and rehabilitated bridges. Responsibilities also include preparing comprehensive inspection reports, coordinating with stakeholders, ensuring safety compliance, and performing engineering tasks with minimal supervision.

Requirements

BA/BS degree plus 4 years of related experience, or AS Degree plus 6 years of related experience, or HS/GED plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency and/or education
Valid US Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites.
FHWA / NHI Safety Inspection of In-service Bridges
Frequent lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted

Nice To Haves

PE (any state), ability to obtain in North Carolina within 3 months
located in North Carolina.
4 years experience in bridge engineering

Responsibilities

Performing field inspections in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and local agency requirements.
Overseeing inspection teams in the field, including mentoring and training of junior staff on inspection methodologies and best practices.
Completing Quality Control reviews on inspection reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.
Completing Load Ratings for in-service and new bridges in accordance with applicable codes and specifications.
Performing structural design of new and rehabilitated bridges using industry-standard software and analysis tools.
Preparing comprehensive inspection reports and technical documentation for submission to client agencies and stakeholders.
Coordinating with public-sector agencies, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives and timelines are met.
Ensuring compliance with all applicable safety protocols, regulations, and OSHA requirements during field operations.
Performing specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer.
Gathering and correlating basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures.
Working on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests.
Proposing approaches to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments.
Identifying discrepancies in results and recommending corrective actions.
Providing guidance and professional development support to entry-level engineers.
Performing work in accordance with agreed-upon budgets and schedules with minimal supervision.
Independently performing all tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works.