Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Location:

Ridgeland, MS. Remote or hybrid remote work arrangement negotiable.

Garver's Transportation Design Center is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader for our Ridgeland, MS office. This role will work with in‑house engineers, designers, and technicians to provide technical expertise for successful bridge inspections and reports.

This position will primarily perform SNBI bridge inspection tasks, including field inspection and associated office work. Travel across Tennessee and Mississippi, with occasional work in other states, is required. The role also offers the opportunity to collaborate on load rating and bridge rehabilitation projects.

• Perform routine inspection of bridges and culverts to SNBI and state‑specific standards as Inspection Team Leader
• Coordinate site visits for inspection
• Assist with underwater inspections
• Follow company’s standard procedures for documenting inspections
• Daily inspection file uploads to specialized interface
• Bridge Inspection Data Entry
• Perform field work, which may include carrying ladders and gear, working at heights, working in hot or cold weather, etc.
• Perform NSTM Inspections

As additional experience and familiarity with Garver’s inspection practice is acquired, responsibilities could evolve into increased project and staff management opportunities.

• National Highway Institute (NHI) Course No. 130055 (Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges)
• Minimum 5‑10 years of related experience
• Strong communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office

• National Highway Institute (NHI) Course No. 130078 (Fracture Critical Techniques for Steel Bridges)
• National Highway Institute (NHI) Course No. 130091 (Underwater Bridge Inspection)
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET program
• Experience with Inspect
  
  X and/or other related Asset Management software
• Experience with Micro Station
• Experience with AASHTOWare Bridge Rating software

Garver offers professional memberships, support for industry licenses, continuing education opportunities, competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program to foster work‑life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm with a focus on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services, surveying, advisory services, and construction engineering and inspection. With more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides exceptional client service and a people‑first culture.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.