Job Description

The Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader supports field inspection teams in performing bridge and structural inspections in accordance with applicable federal, state, and client requirements. This role assists with inspection planning, field documentation, condition assessment, report preparation, and coordination with team leaders, project managers, and agency representatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, technically capable, and motivated to grow into a bridge inspection team leadership role.

Key responsibilities include:

• • Assist the Team Leader with routine, in-depth, special, emergency, and hands-on bridge inspections.
  • Perform field observations of bridge components, including decks, superstructures, substructures, bearings, joints, railings, drainage features, approaches, culverts, and ancillary structures.
  • Document structural conditions through field notes, measurements, sketches, photographs, and inspection forms.
  • Identify and communicate deficiencies, deterioration, safety concerns, and potential repair needs to the Team Leader and Project Manager.
  • Support preparation of inspection reports, condition ratings, recommendations, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable inspection manuals and agency standards.
  • Assist with traffic control coordination, access planning, equipment setup, and safe field operations.
  • Review prior inspection reports, plans, load ratings, repair records, and other background information prior to field work.
  • Coordinate with internal staff, subconsultants, contractors, and agency representatives as needed to complete assigned inspection tasks.
  • Maintain organized project records and support quality control reviews of inspection deliverables.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and comply with all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements.

Skills & Abilities

Intermediate Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Good written and verbal communications skills. Intermediate knowledge of engineering analysis/design software (e.g. Revit, STAAD, RISA).
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural or Structural Engineering or related discipline. 1 year of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Heavy Equipment Operation Requirements

Heavy equipment operation and proper licensing to operate heavy equipment is a requirement of the position.
Pay Range Min

USD $78,624.00
Pay Range Max

USD $129,771.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.