Bridge Inspection Supervisor, LaPorte District (777978) 10/07/2025

The Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) conducts inspections of bridges, large culverts, and retaining walls in order to maintain public safety and confidence, and to protect public investment. The Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer is a Team Leader and is responsible for the supervision, training and performance of area Bridge Inspectors. Bridge Inspectors must conform to the National Bridge Inspection Standards by inspecting each bridge at a minimum biennially, assigning ratings to bridge elements and reporting findings in accordance with the coding guidance developed by the Federal Highway Administration and INDOT. Bridge inspectors also inspect large culverts at a minimum of every five years, evaluating material deterioration and member distress and reporting findings in accordance with the Large Culvert inspection guidelines developed by INDOT.

A Day in the Life:

• Manages the Bridge Inspection Team for the department’s ongoing operations; continually develops and implements improvements to the team’s work processes
• Performs biennial inspections for INDOT bridges
• Performs inspections of large culverts (small structures 4’ to 20’ in span)
• Performs inspections of retaining walls
• Reviews & Approves some bridge inspection reports
• Determines specialized bridge inspection needs
• Quality Control Officer – performs some QC office & field reviews
• Performs routine biennial bridge inspections
• Stays on-call to perform emergency damage inspections, i.e. collision, high water
• Performs fracture critical & in-depth inspections using access equipment
• Performs special inspections for bridges with concerns;
• Performs post-construction inspections for bridges
• Prepares & submits reports for completed inspections
• Reports deficiencies to bridge maintenance crew for corrective action
• Submits bridges recommended to be programmed, including mini-scope & cost estimate
• Determines work needed to repair damaged bridges & coordinates the repairs
• Monitors the project schedules of all bridges of concern monthly
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need For Success:

• Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana or the ability to obtain such license within 6-9 months of hire;
• Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification, or the ability to obtain such certification within 12-15 months of hire;
• Understanding of how bridge and large culvert members function, and to recognize the impact a defect may have on the load carrying capability of a bridge component or element;
• Knowledge of inspection principles, practices, techniques, and the ability to apply these principles and procedures as required;
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents including but not limited to bridge and large culvert design and rehabilitation plans, roadway plans, inspection reports, maintenance records, geotechnical data, hydraulic data, and maps;
• Knowledge of bridge maintenance principles, practices, methods and techniques related to maintenance of bridges and large culverts;
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, and to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Basic computer skills and the ability to become proficient in new programs and databases;
• Must have valid Indiana driver’s license;
• Physical Requirements include but are not limited to standing, walking, crouching, climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, lifting, grasping, sensing potential hazardous fumes, hearing and talking (including using a cell phone);
• Vision Requirements including peripheral, close, distant, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus;
• Ability to use tools including but not limited to pen and clipboard, digital camera, chipping hammer, range pole, measuring tape, handheld spotlight;
• Ability to remain calm during emergencies;
• Knowledge, understanding, and application of the practices and methods in State Transportation;
• NHI course "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges" – Highly Desired
• NHI course “Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges” – Highly Desired
• May attend annual border bridge inspections

Preferred training includes, but not limited to:

• Demonstrated experience in using inspection access vehicles and platforms for executing arm’s reach inspections;
• Certified Asbestos Inspector licensure or willingness to obtain.
• Certified SPRAT Level 1 climber or higher, or willingness to obtain.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role provides direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $38.47 - $47.23 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana, or the ability to obtain a PE license within 6-9 months of hire / Required.
• Understand how bridge & large culvert members function, recognize the impact a defect may have on the load carrying capability of a bridge component / 5 Years Required.
• Knowledge of inspection principles, practices, techniques, and the ability to apply these principles and procedures as required / 5 Years Required.
• Ability to read/interpret technical documents including rehabilitation plans, roadway plans, inspection reports, maintenance records,geotechnical data / 5 Years Required.
• If selected for engagement, your hourly Pay Rate must be: $38.47 (5-7 years exp), $41.28 (8-10 years exp), $47.23 (11 years exp).
• Position is a Contract-to-hire after 6 month duration.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $47