Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Thornton Tomasetti • New York, NY

100d • $150,000 - $187,000

About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. Our Transportation practice includes bridge & structural engineering, civil engineering, Resident Engineering and Inspection, Bridge Inspection, and geotechnical engineering. We specialize in analysis, design, evaluation, monitoring and rehabilitation for a wide variety of transportation infrastructure projects. We offer a wide range of expertise to support client needs for both new and existing transportation structures. The Role Thornton Tomasetti's Transportation practice is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our New York, NY office. As a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring the safety and reliability of critical structures throughout the region.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York required; New Jersey PE license a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
• Familiarity with agencies such as NYSDOT, NYCDOT, PANYNJ, and MTA (B&T, NYCT, MNR, LIRR); strong preference for local project experience.
• Hands-on experience in both bridge inspection and design.
• Strong coordination, communication, and organizational skills; collaborative team player.
• Willingness to travel daily within the New York metropolitan area.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform biennial, special, and in-depth bridge inspections.
• Document inspection findings through clear, accurate, and timely reports.
• Conduct structural analysis and load rating of bridges and related structures.
• Respond to emergency structural inspection requests.
• Collaborate with agencies such as NYSDOT, NYCDOT, PANYNJ, and MTA entities to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to inspection team members.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree