Bridge Inspection Supervisor (PE Required)

Bridge Inspection Supervisor

About the Role:
Our government client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Bridge Inspection Supervisor to play a critical role in maintaining public safety and safeguarding the state's infrastructure investments. This position involves leading a team of bridge inspectors and ensuring all inspections conform to national standards. If you are a Registered Professional Engineer with a strong background in bridge and culvert inspections, we encourage you to apply.

Location: La Porte, Indiana (Onsite)

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the Bridge Inspection Team, continually developing and implementing improvements to work processes.
• Perform biennial inspections of bridges, large culverts (4' to 20' span), and retaining walls.
• Review and approve bridge inspection reports.
• Determine specialized bridge inspection needs and perform quality control reviews.
• Respond to emergency damage inspections (e.g., collision, high water).
• Conduct fracture critical, in-depth, and special inspections using access equipment.
• Prepare and submit reports for completed inspections, including recommendations for programming and cost estimates.
• Coordinate repairs for damaged bridges and monitor project schedules.
• Provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana, or ability to obtain within 6-9 months of hire.
• Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification, or ability to obtain within 12-15 months of hire.
• Understanding of how bridge and large culvert members function and impact load-carrying capability.
• Knowledge of inspection principles, practices, and techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents (design plans, inspection reports, maintenance records, geotechnical data, hydraulic data, maps).
• Knowledge of bridge maintenance principles, practices, methods, and techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in new programs/databases.
• Valid Indiana driver's license.
• Physical ability to perform field inspections (standing, walking, climbing, lifting, etc.).
• Visual acuity for detailed inspections (peripheral, close, distant, depth perception).
• Ability to use inspection tools (pen, clipboard, camera, chipping hammer, range pole, measuring tape, spotlight).
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies.
• Knowledge and application of practices and methods in State Transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience using inspection access vehicles and platforms for arm's reach inspections.
• Certified Asbestos Inspector licensure or willingness to obtain.
• Certified SPRAT Level 1 climber or higher, or willingness to obtain.
• NHI course "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges" - Highly Desired
• NHI course "Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges" - Highly Desired

Why Join Us:
This is a contract-to-hire position after a 6-month duration, offering a clear path to long-term employment with our client, a key government entity dedicated to public safety and infrastructure. You'll be part of a vital team, making a tangible impact on the state's infrastructure.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $38.47 - $47.23 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

• Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana: 1 year (Required)
• Bridge & large culvert members function : 5 years (Required)
• Inspection principles, practices, techniques: 5 years (Required)
• Reading & interpreting technical documents: 5 years (Required)
• Basic computer skills & new programs: 1 year (Required)
• Using inspection tools : 1 year (Required)
• Knowledge of State Transportation practices: 1 year (Required)
• Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification: 1 year (Required)
• NHI "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges: 1 year (Required)
• Bridge maintenance principles & methods: 1 year (Required)
• NHI "Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• U.S. Citizenship or a Green Card (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• La Porte, IN 46350 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $47