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Bridge Inspector

Civil Design, Inc.
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026

Description

Civil Design, Inc. (CDI) is a multi-disciplined civil engineering firm offering civil site, structural, land surveying, and GIS services. Since its founding in 1996, our team has grown to over 150 team members with six locations. We operate in three states serving our six service lines - Infrastructure Analytics, Site, Structures, Survey, Transportation, and Water Resources. We have office locations in Missouri – St. Louis and Jefferson City, Illinois – Collinsville and Effingham and Kentucky – Louisville and Prestonsburg.


We are looking for a Bridge Inspector certified Team Leader to support our CDI mission in Building Stronger Communities. By leading projects and guiding the next generation of engineers, you will support our mission and developing a better tomorrow.


Be a part of the CDI Mission:The Bridge Inspector will be an integral part of our Structures/Bridge Group, performing bridge inspections and completing office related tasks as assigned. CDI respects our team and aspires to best utilize each team member’s personal and professional talents. CDI values a people-first culture and encourages flexible scheduling to help each team member reach their ideal work-life balance.


Key Responsibilities:

· Plan and coordinate bridge inspections according to FHWA and owner requirements.

· Collaborate with engineers, designers, clients and stakeholders to communicate inspection results.

· Plan for bridge inspections including necessary inspection equipment, sketches, safety devices and coordinating safety vehicles as required.

· Ensure compliance with CDI’s safety procedures.

· Document findings from visual and physical bridge inspections.

· Assessment of bridges noting severity of damage, deterioration, load carrying capacity and weight inspections.

· Advise on immediate repair and long-term strategies.

· Prepares bridge inspection forms and reports under the directions of Bridge PM. Enters inspection data, requests reports, and analyzes information.

Requirements

· Require NBIS Team Leader Certification

· Statewide travel with over nights

· Valid drivers license

· Ability to climb and inspect various type of bridges

· Comfortable working with heights and confined spaces

· Positive attitude

· Ability to be self-directed with focus on quality while working within a team.

· Ability to work effectively in a team environment while possessing strong interpersonal and both oral and written communication skills.


This role can be based out of the Collinsville, IL, Effingham, IL, and St. Louis, MO. This position can be full-time or part time role. The overnight travel expected is up to 40%.


Why Join CDI?

  • Shared Ownership: As an ESOP, we offer our Team Members a direct stake in CDI’s success, empowering them to take initiative and contribute meaningfully.
  • Enjoy Flexibility: We know life doesn’t follow a 9-5 schedule, so we offer flexible work options to help you balance your career and life.
  • Work with Purpose: You'll engage in meaningful projects aligned with your passions and career goals, ensuring your work has a lasting impact.
  • Collaboration and Celebration: We host frequent company-wide events, giving you the chance to connect and have fun with Team Members across our offices.
  • People-First Culture: We prioritize your growth, well-being, and success, ensuring you have the support and opportunities to thrive both professionally and personally.

Our Culture and Beyond:


CDI’s culture remains foundational to our success as an organization. We believe mutual trust and respect comes first to ensure Team Members feel valued, heard and supported. We strive to unlock a Team Members full potential through continuous learning and growth, where you are empowered to embrace new challenge and thrive in a collaborative environment. Beyond the office, we’re committed to living out our mission of Building Stronger Communities. We offer volunteer time off to encourage team members to give back and make a lasting impact in the community. Check out more about who we are here: https://www.civildesigninc.com/culture/

Below is a brief highlight of our benefits:

· 401(k) match for up to 4.5%

· 100% coverage on HSA and PPO plan options

· Annual HSA contributions

· ESOP eligibility

· Competitive PTO (paid time off)

· 8 hours of VTO (volunteer time off) annually


The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000-$95,000/year. Compensation will vary based upon relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.

Salary : $65,000 - $95,000

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