What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bridge Inspection Team Leader position at Bridge Diagnostics?
What We Are Looking For :
We are looking for a highly motivated, knowledgeable, and versatile individual to join our engineering staff out of our Metairie, LA office. This role will work closely with our Program Manager, Inspector, Technicians, Engineers and clients in Louisiana and across the country. This position will lead inspections on initial, routine, underwater, fracture critical, and in-depth inspections. A Team Leader will be physically on-site at all times. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a growth-oriented professional consulting group.
What You'll Do :
- Responsible for organizing, preparing, documenting, and managing a safe, thorough inspection of bridges
- Coordinate and perform field inspections, evaluate bridge conditions, write reports and ensure timely submission of inspection documents
- Lead teams and groups in structural assessment, which may include providing general instruction, assigning and reviewing work and coaching / training
- Provide effective on-the-job training for bridge inspectors in the proper inspection technique, only allowing bridge inspectors to perform un-assisted inspections of bridge components in areas of demonstrated competence, with the acknowledgement that the inspection and documentation responsibility cannot be delegated
- Coordinates with clients, owners and other agencies on inspection schedules, traffic control, and quality control of inspections
- Assist bridge inspection teams with field inspections performed on ground level, hydraulic equipment, ladder access or using rope access techniques
- Apply National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI) inspection techniques to complete bridge inspections while evaluating a variety of structure types, including girders, culverts, retaining walls, ancillary and highway structures
- Determine if previous NBIS ratings and element condition states are still applicable for each component based on current findings and new SNBI specifications
- Update DOT web-based reporting systems with inspection scheduling, findings, and reporting information
- Perform inspections using nondestructive testing and evaluation (NDT-E) and visual inspection methods using specialized access equipment
- Perform Inspector roles and responsibilities in absence of Bridge Inspector
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Need to Be Successful :
You Are :
Qualifications :
Have the qualifications of the Program Manager; or
A bachelor's degree in engineering from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology;
An associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology from a college or university accredited by or determined as substantially equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology;
Benefits and Compensation :
Salary Range : $85,000 - $105,000 per year
We commit to providing an industry-leading rewards package that supports your health, retirement, lifestyle, and career goals including :
BDI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000