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Clark Nexsen, A JMT Company · 7 hours ago

Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, is seeking a motivated and experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join their growing bridge safety inspection practice. This role involves leading bridge inspection teams, performing in-depth structural condition assessments, and preparing thorough inspection reports compliant with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).

ConsultingReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader for NBIS-compliant bridge safety inspections, including bridges, culverts, tunnels, and ancillary highway structures

Plan and coordinate inspection projects, including access equipment and traffic control management

Lead field inspections, acting as the primary liaison with clients and agency representatives

Prepare and review detailed bridge safety inspection reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to federal, state, and local guidelines

Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to junior inspectors, EITs, PEs, and CADD technicians

Coordinate with subconsultants, vendors, and agency personnel for smooth project execution

Assist in scope development, fee proposals, and client meetings to define project requirements

Support quality assurance and quality control processes to maintain high standards of work

Participate in business development and marketing activities as directed

Maintain knowledge of NBIS, AASHTO guidelines, and relevant software tools

Travel to project sites (approximately 50% of time), including working outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions

Ensure compliance with safety protocols including working at heights, over water, and in confined spaces

Qualification

Bridge inspection experienceProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseNational Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS)Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPointAASHTOWareBrRMobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) trainingClient-oriented attitudeCommunication skillsTeam leadershipMentoring skills

Required

NCEES Record to facilitate licensure through reciprocity is desirable

Active participation in NSPE, ASCE, or other related professional organizations is desirable

Ability to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management

Ability to prepare effective and concise documents and correspondence

Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups

Have a client-oriented attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services

Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole

Be dedicated to the advancement of the engineering profession

Travel an average of 50% of the time

Work may involve times outside normal working hours (nighttime) and on weekends

Work outdoors with varying terrain and all types of weather

Stand, walk, and climb for 8+ hours a day

Be able to lift 50-60 lbs and operate bridge safety inspection equipment

Be able to work at heights, over water, and in confined spaces

Possess a valid driver's license

Be able to pass a VDOT background check

Engineer-in-Training (EIT): 2+ years of inspection experience OR

Non-degree candidates: 5+ years of bridge inspection experience OR

Professional Engineer (PE): 6 months to 10+ years of bridge inspection experience

Bachelor's Degree from an ABET-accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: Civil Engineering (structural emphasis), Civil and Environmental Engineering (structural emphasis), Civil Engineering Technology (structural emphasis)

Fully licensed Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer in at least one US state, preferably in the local jurisdiction

Successful completion of NHI Course #130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges or NHI Course #130056 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers

Successful completion of NHI Course #130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training as per NBIS requirements

Successful completion of NHI Course #130078 Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM), and NHI Course #130087 Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures is desirable

Knowledge and familiarity of the National Bridge Inspection Standards, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Element Inspection, and the Bridge Inspector's Reference Manual

Working familiarity with analysis, design, and production software including but not limited to Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Bluebeam Revu, and additional web-based software for data entry, AASHTOWareBrR, and MicroStation, to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software