Bridge Inspection Team Leader (Various Locations)
About The Position
GFT is seeking Bridge Inspection Team Leaders to join our transportation work across multiple regions in the United States. This hybrid role offers flexibility in where you live and work while keeping you connected to our local office and our National Transportation Team. We are seeking bridge inspection engineers with the desire to progress in this role . What you’ll be challenged to do: As a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, you will take on work that stretches your technical ability, your judgment, and your leadership as you lead inspections that guide decisions about the safety and future of bridges and tunnels across the country. You will gain exposure to a wide range of structures and challenges that build your expertise and open paths for career growth within GFT’s National Transportation Team. This role places you in a network of engineers who share knowledge and support your development, giving you the chance to shape infrastructure that serves communities while advancing your own professional goals. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Performing bridge inspection assignments on complex, non-complex, and signature structures. Documenting clear and detailed inspection findings with the use of tablets (iPad) and associated software. Preparing and reviewing inspection and evaluation reports. Planning and preparation for field inspections. Scheduling and coordinating field operations with subcontractors and subconsultants. Preparation of cost proposals and work-hour estimates. Assisting in the preparation of business proposals and safety plans. Performing load rating analyses. Participating in bridge design assignments involving contract plan preparation and specifications, design calculations, calculation of quantities and development of cost estimates. Responsible for accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards. What you will bring to our firm: Ability to qualify as an NBIS Team Leader through one of the following: Registered Professional Engineer with 6 months of bridge inspection experience 5 years of bridge inspection experience Bachelor’s degree with EIT and 2 years of bridge inspection experience Associate degree with 4 years of bridge inspection experience Completion of NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130055) and NHI Bridge Inspection Techniques for NSTMs (FHWA-NHI-130078) Experience and training in the operation of aerial lift equipment including but not limited to bucket trucks, manlifts, and under-bridge inspection vehicles (snoopers). Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) Experience reading design plans and shop drawings and evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications Maintains professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networking, and participation in professional societies Physically capable of performing field work, including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, and working in varied weather conditions Valid driver’s license
Requirements
- Ability to qualify as an NBIS Team Leader through one of the following: Registered Professional Engineer with 6 months of bridge inspection experience 5 years of bridge inspection experience Bachelor’s degree with EIT and 2 years of bridge inspection experience Associate degree with 4 years of bridge inspection experience Completion of NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130055) and NHI Bridge Inspection Techniques for NSTMs (FHWA-NHI-130078)
- Experience and training in the operation of aerial lift equipment including but not limited to bucket trucks, manlifts, and under-bridge inspection vehicles (snoopers).
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Experience reading design plans and shop drawings and evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networking, and participation in professional societies
- Physically capable of performing field work, including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, and working in varied weather conditions
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Performing bridge inspection assignments on complex, non-complex, and signature structures.
- Documenting clear and detailed inspection findings with the use of tablets (iPad) and associated software.
- Preparing and reviewing inspection and evaluation reports.
- Planning and preparation for field inspections.
- Scheduling and coordinating field operations with subcontractors and subconsultants.
- Preparation of cost proposals and work-hour estimates.
- Assisting in the preparation of business proposals and safety plans.
- Performing load rating analyses.
- Participating in bridge design assignments involving contract plan preparation and specifications, design calculations, calculation of quantities and development of cost estimates.
- Responsible for accuracy of engineering design, reports, load ratings, and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
