Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Benesch•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews, and we are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Benesch is searching for an additional Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Designer to help make a difference in one of our Pottsville, Allentown, or King-of-Prussia, Pennsylvania offices. Bridge design, inspection and rehabilitation are core strengths of Benesch, with an established presence and work throughout Eastern Pennsylvania for a variety of clients including multiple PennDOT Districts and local municipalities. This is an opportunity to join a talented group of individuals to help grow our emerging bridge inspection practice in Pennsylvania. The successful candidate for this position will be primarily responsible for bridge inspection services and engineering support, including bridge inspection, report generation, and load rating analysis. The successful candidate will be required to work with a team on multiple bridge inspection projects and will have the opportunity to coordinate, plan, market, and manage bridge inspection projects.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years related experience
NBIS Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) in PA, with up-to-date refresher training
PA qualified as a CBSI Team Leader
Experience preparing reports for inspections, including iForms, BMS2, National Bridge Elements (NBE), etc.
Familiarity with PennDOT Publications (PUB 100A, PUB 238, etc.)
Bridge inspection assignments vary greatly, but physical requirements like climbing embankments and manipulating ladders should be expected.
Candidate should not be averse to working at heights or adjacent busy roadways.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to travel up to 25%
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Positive experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders.
Accustomed to working in a team environment on challenging projects.
Strong work ethic

Nice To Haves

BSCE or related discipline preferred but not required.
EIT and plan to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in Pennsylvania preferred but not required.
Fracture Critical Inspection / Scour Evaluation training a plus
SPRAT certification a plus

Responsibilities

Performing bridge safety inspections in accordance with NBIS and PennDOT Pub 238, and supervising team members in the completion of inspections and reports.
Preparing neat and organized reports.
Developing task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.
Performing tasks on schedule and within budget as assigned.
Working independently under the guidance of a Project Manager/Senior Engineer.
Bridge inspection services and engineering support.
Bridge inspection, report generation, and load rating analysis.
Work with a team on multiple bridge inspection projects.
Coordinate, plan, market and manage bridge inspection projects.