Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength.

Bridge Inspector Team Leader / Designer

Benesch is searching for an additional Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Designer to help make a difference in one of our Pottsville, Allentown, or King-of-Prussia, Pennsylvania offices. Bridge design, inspection and rehabilitation are core strengths of Benesch. This is an opportunity to join a talented group of individuals to help grow our emerging bridge inspection practice in Pennsylvania.

The Impact You Will Have:

• The successful candidate for this position will be primarily responsible for bridge inspection services and engineering support.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for bridge inspection, report generation, and load rating analysis.
• The successful candidate will be required to work with a team on multiple bridge inspection projects.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to coordinate, plan, market and manage bridge inspection projects.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum 5 years related experience
• NBIS Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) in PA, with up-to-date refresher training
• PA qualified as a CBSI Team Leader
• BSCE or related discipline preferred but not required.
• EIT and plan to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in Pennsylvania preferred but not required.
• Fracture Critical Inspection / Scour Evaluation training a plus
• SPRAT certification a plus
• Experience preparing reports for inspections, including iForms, BMS2, National Bridge Elements (NBE), etc.
• Familiarity with PennDOT Publications (PUB 100A, PUB 238, etc.)
• Bridge inspection assignments vary greatly, but physical requirements like climbing embankments and manipulating ladders should be expected.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Candidate should not be averse to working at heights or adjacent busy roadways.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to travel up to 25%
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Positive experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Accustomed to working in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Strong work ethic

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Performing bridge safety inspections in accordance with NBIS and PennDOT Pub 238, and supervising team members in the completion of inspections and reports.
• Preparing neat and organized reports.
• Developing task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.
• Performing tasks on schedule and within budget as assigned.
• Working independently under the guidance of a Project Manager/Senior Engineer.

Why Benesch?

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Real career growth: Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
• A strong financial future: Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Flexibility that works: Work schedules that support your professional and personal life.
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Work that makes an impact: Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the difference your work makes.
• Room to grow your way: Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore new opportunities, or grow into leadership, we want to help you take the next step.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups.