Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer

Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer La Porte, IN 46350

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.

• Manages the Bridge Inspection Team for the department’s ongoing operations; continually develops and implements improvements to the team’s work processes
• 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
• 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

• Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana with 5 years bridge experience
• Must have a Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification, or the ability to obtain such certification within 9 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
• Thorough 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
• Broad knowledge, understanding, and application of the practices and methods in State Transportation

• NHI course "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges"
• NHI course “Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges”
• NHI course "Bridge Inspection Refresher Training" - required every 5 years
• INDOT Bridge Inspection training classes
• 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

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

Compensation: $38.00 - $47.00 per hour