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Structural Engineer / Bridge Inspection Team Leader (NBIS/SNBI)

Ayres Associates
Burlington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026
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Required Credentials

  • Registered PE in (NC, SC, VA, or TN)
  • NBIS/SNBI Qualified Team Leader

Required Skills

  • Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams.
  • Business Development/Marketing/Networking

Desired Skills, But Not Required

  • Commercial Diving Certification.
  • Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) Certification.

Finding The Right Fit

You could find yourself atop some of the nation’s highest bridges – or you might find yourself diving under one or alongside them, assessing their condition on ground level. Take pride in the fact that you’ll be performing critical, essential work to ensure the safety of the public and the nation’s key infrastructure by assessing structural conditions of bridges, dams, overhead signs and other structures. As someone who knows the business and appreciates the industry, you would mentor, empower, and guide your fellow staff.

What do I need to come to the table with?

  • Minimum 5 years of applicable bridge inspection, load rating, and/or design experience.
  • Successful completion of FHWA-NHI approved comprehensive Bridge Inspection Team Leader training.
  • Successful completion of the following courses:
    • FHWA-NHI approved NSTM (previously fracture-critical) inspection techniques for steel bridges training course
    • FHWA-NHI approved bridge inspector refresher training course to maintain certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader status, if over 5 years since comprehensive course
  • Proficient with MS Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
  • Physical ability to climb, negotiate work areas, swim, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work within the United States to inspect sites for up to two weeks at a time.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Where will I travel to?

Where the work is, which is mostly throughout the southeast states. Your travel expenses are covered, and overall, you can expect about 50% of your time to be spent in the field, with the remaining 50% in the office.

What will I be expected to do?

  • Lead or assist with business development efforts with new and existing clients.
  • Lead or assist with team planning and coordination to complete inspections.
  • Function as part of a team to complete initial, routine, in-depth, and NSTM (previously fracture-critical) inspections of fixed, movable, and signature bridges; dams; hydraulic structures; and other miscellaneous structures for public and private owners.
  • Develop and review inspection reports summarizing outcomes and condition assessments completed during inspections.
  • Use various access techniques including under bridge inspection equipment, industrial rope access techniques, or other access methods to complete structural field inspections.
  • Complete structural load ratings as needed.

Benefits Of Being Part Of The Ayres Team

  • Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
  • PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
  • Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/

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