Structural Engineer ; Bridge Inspection

Job Description

The Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader supports field inspection teams in performing bridge and structural inspections in accordance with applicable federal, state, and client requirements. This role assists with inspection planning, field documentation, condition assessment, report preparation, and coordination with team leaders, project managers, and agency representatives. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, safety‑focused, technically capable, and motivated to grow into a bridge inspection team leadership role.

• Assist the Team Leader with routine, in‑depth, special, emergency, and hands‑on bridge inspections.
• Perform field observations of bridge components, including decks, superstructures, substructures, bearings, joints, railings, drainage features, approaches, culverts, and ancillary structures.
• Document structural conditions through field notes, measurements, sketches, photographs, and inspection forms.
• Identify and communicate deficiencies, deterioration, safety concerns, and potential repair needs to the Team Leader and Project Manager.
• Support preparation of inspection reports, condition ratings, recommendations, and supporting documentation in accordance with applicable inspection manuals and agency standards.
• Assist with traffic control coordination, access planning, equipment setup, and safe field operations.
• Review prior inspection reports, plans, load ratings, repair records, and other background information prior to field work.
• Coordinate with internal staff, subconsultants, contractors, and agency representatives as needed to complete assigned inspection tasks.
• Maintain organized project records and support quality control reviews of inspection deliverables.
• Promote a strong safety culture and comply with all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Architectural, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• 1 year of related experience. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

• Intermediate knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
• Knowledge of engineering principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering analysis/design software (e.g. Revit, STAAD, RISA).

20% ‑ 40%

Heavy equipment operation and proper licensing to operate heavy equipment is a requirement of the position.

$78,624.00 ‑ $

No – We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H‑1B or TN Visas for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer – CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.