Description What You'll Do- Lead bridge inspection teams for routine, fracture-critical, miscellaneous structures and special inspections.
- Assess structural conditions and identify deficiencies affecting bridge safety and performance.
- Ensure compliance with NBIS, FHWA, FDOT, and AASHTO inspection requirements.
- Review and approve inspection reports, condition ratings, and repair recommendations.
- Conduct QA/QC reviews of inspection documentation and bridge inventory data.
- Coordinate field operations, safety planning, and inspection schedules.
- Develop and implement marketing business plans to grow backlog of bridge inspection team.
- Interface with clients and other PGA leaders in developing a bridge inspection practice.
- Develop maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement recommendations.
- Mentor and supervise junior inspectors and engineering staff.
- Interface with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders regarding inspection findings.
- Perform emergency inspections and structural assessments following unforeseen events.
What You'll Need- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Non-PE Safety Bridge Inspection Team Leader in Florida meeting the requirements of FDOT's Safety Bridge Inspection Team Leader Requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an ABET Accredited University, majoring in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- 10-15 years minimum of bridge inspection experience, including leadership of inspection teams and preparation of inspection reports
- Completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training and qualification as an NBIS Team Leader
- Fracture Critical Inspection training, NDT certifications, and FDOT bridge inspection experience preferred.
What You'll Bring- Excellent level of execution for Bridge condition assessments and evaluations
- Understanding of Structural analysis and load rating fundamentals
- Ability to identify structural deficiencies, deterioration, and failure mechanisms
- Ability to mentor and supervise junior inspectors and engineering staff.
- National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS)
- FHWA bridge inspection requirements
- FDOT Bridge Inspection Manual
- AASHTO Bridge Inspection Guidelines
- Bridge inventory and appraisal procedures
- Load rating and posting requirements
- Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures
- Federal and state reporting requirements
Working Conditions- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
- The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you meet some of the listed criteria but not all, we still encourage you to apply. You might be a good fit for another role we have available!
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