Bridge Engineer​/Bridge Inspector Team Leader

Bridge Engineer/Bridge Inspector Team Leader

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Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC (Van Cleef) is a dynamic, multi-disciplined consulting civil engineering firm of Engineers, Certified Inspectors, Landscape Architects, Planners and Land Surveyors. With offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we provide expertise in all of the major areas of civil engineering, municipal engineering, municipal planning, and land surveying. Our Freehold, NJ office is currently seeking a qualified and motivated Bridge Inspector Team Leader/Bridge Engineer to join the team!

You will work directly with our professionals, including collaboration with staff at other office locations. This position is an outstanding opportunity to join, learn, support and lead. Additionally, your professional consulting career growth at Van Cleef is only limited by your imagination.

Van Cleef is proud to have been recognized in New Jersey as a Best Place to Work for 2025!
Another great reason to choose to work with Van Cleef!

• Perform bridge safety inspection work as a member of a bridge safety inspection team and assist higher level inspectors
• Design and detailing/drafting of bridge and highway elements, and preparation of bridge inspection reports
• Perform inspections on moving equipment at variable heights
• Apply their knowledge and abilities to assist with office work including general engineering

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 3-7 years of experience, preferably with bridge inspections
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong communication, data management and technical writing skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency in the use of computers for developing engineering calculations, spreadsheets, and report writing
• Attendance of Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges (NHI Course 130053) and/or Bridge Inspector (Team Leader) Certification a plus
• Experience with load ratings of bridges a plus
• Experience with NJTA or NJDOT inspections a plus
• Proficiency with Micro Station a plus

We are committed to creating a personal and professional environment where we can build and focus on helping communities through teamwork and support. Our local offices provide our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth, including our Young Professionals Group, a flexible working environment, and times to celebrate our accomplishments together. Van Cleef provides a fun, flexible, and challenging environment and embraces the core values of integrity, quality, accountability, ownership, and work life balance to guide our decisions and empower employees.

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (traditional or Roth) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days
• Company‑paid Life insurance
• Company‑paid Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Professional Licensing reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

$80,000 - $115,000 annually commensurate with experience.

Van Cleef is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

This position is not eligible for H1-B or any other visa sponsorship.

We thank all applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.