Bridge Inspection Team Leader

About the role

We are seeking an NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Transportation Business Group in South Carolina. This position may be based out of Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, or Fort Mill. The ideal candidate will lead bridge inspections and report findings according to National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and analyses of bridges and other structures using NBIS and other relevant standards.
• Lead or assist with team planning and coordination to complete inspections.
• Develop bridge inspection reports summarizing outcomes and condition assessments.
• Use various access techniques to complete structural field inspections.
• Lead a team to complete initial, routine, in-depth, and fracture-critical inspections of bridges and other miscellaneous structures for agencies and private owners.
• Use various access techniques to complete structural field inspections.
• Lead or assist with team planning and coordination to complete inspections.
• Develop bridge inspection reports summarizing outcomes and condition assessments completed during inspections.

Requirements

• Taken one or more structural design classes, including concrete, steel, timber, and/or foundation design.
• Experienced candidates with at least 5 years of relevant bridge inspection experience are highly desired.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Proven problem-solving and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work.
• Physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridge and culvert structures, overhead sign structures and metal traffic signal poles.

Qualifications

• Technical school or Associate degree.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• Experience with FHWA-NHI Course Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges and FHWA-NHI Course Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques.
• 5 years of experience for candidates with Associate’s Degree desired.
• 2 years of experience for candidates with Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and EIT desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Strong communication skills, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and able to work both independently and with a project team.
• A personal commitment to quality, accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to work in challenging environments, including working from heights, in enclosed environments, and working around traffic.
• Safety conscious and responsible for their personal safety and the safety of their fellow team members.
• Use hand tools, ladders, tape measures, and other equipment necessary for the proper evaluation of bridges.
• Quickly get up to speed on policy, procedures, and relevant software.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Skills

The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Technical school or Associate degree.
• Relevant industry certifications.
• Experience with FHWA-NHI Course Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges and FHWA-NHI Course Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques.
• 5 years of experience for candidates with Associate’s Degree desired.
• 2 years of experience for candidates with Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and EIT desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Strong communication skills, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and able to work both independently and with a project team.
• A personal commitment to quality, accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
• A valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to work in challenging environments, including working from heights, in enclosed environments, and working around traffic.
• Safety conscious and responsible for their personal safety and the safety of their fellow team members.
• Use hand tools, ladders, tape measures, and other equipment necessary for the proper evaluation of bridges.
• Quickly get up to speed on policy, procedures, and relevant software.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Benefits

As an employee-owner at HDR, you will benefit from:

• A collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.
• A commitment to employment equity and equal opportunity.
• A drug and alcohol policy that supports employee safety and client requirements.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 annually.

Schedule

This position has a dynamic schedule, including the potential for a mix of daytime and nighttime field work and daytime office work. Travel may sometimes be required to perform inspections, with occasional overnight stays. Office work will include the development of detailed charts and technical reports to document the condition of the inspected infrastructure.

Location

This position may be based out of Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, or Fort Mill, South Carolina.