Bridge Inspection Team Leader Uitca, NY

BRIDGE INSPECTION TEAM LEADER

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Civil Engineer specializing in Bridge Inspection and Design to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in planning, scheduling, and coordinating bridge inspections, collaborating with various engineering disciplines and project management staff. In this role, you will also mentor junior staff and provide technical reviews as needed.

You will evaluate engineering methodologies to ensure the safety of all end users, leading structural assessments that encompass steel girder section loss, load ratings, and fatigue detail evaluations for various bridges across New York. Reporting to a Project Manager or Principal, you will work with teams on the conceptual design and construction phases of bridge design and rehabilitation projects. As the Bridge Inspection Team Leader, you will consistently monitor project progress and performance against the work plan.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least three (3) years of bridge inspection, design, and/or construction experience
• Thorough knowledge of the engineering discipline with the proven ability to practically apply engineering best practices
• Familiar with QA/QC procedures and understand basic business practices and laws related to engineering
• Leadership skills, working efficiently in a collaborative, strength-based environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office software
• Experience using NYSDOT EAM program
• Experience with AASHTO element-level inspection procedures
• Professional Engineering licensure (PE) in New York State
• National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) training preferred

CORE DUTIES

• Assist in scheduling and coordinating inspections, including Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) and access equipment
• Conduct biennial and interim field condition inspections of bridges and large (5’ to less than 20’ span) culverts
• Evaluate conditions to identify deficiencies and provide recommendations for improvement
• Document the results of the inspections using forms, photographs, sketches and remarks in accordance with the NYSDOT's Bridge Inspection Manual
• Supervise junior inspectors and team members as needed

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focused
• Financial Acumen
• Instills Trust

WHAT WE OFFER: CPL cares about your future with us! That’s why we offer the following benefits to you and your family:

• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Healthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances. Single Plans with 100% paid premium
• Flexible Time Off 8 Holidays a year
• Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds.
• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance.
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt.
• Licensure Assistance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member premium sharing
• Flexible Spending Account $5,000 dependent childcare annually paid 100% by team member pre-taxes.
• FREE Life Insurance and AD D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE WORKING HERE? We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

• Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
• Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
• Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
• Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
• Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
• Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.

The rate for this position generally ranges between $55-70/hr. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.