Bridge Inspection Team Leader

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Transportation
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Raleigh, NC - 5438 Wade Park Bo
• Compensation: USD 80,000 - USD 110,000 - yearly

The AECOM North Carolina Transportation team is seeking a Bridge Inspector Team Lead to join our growing structural and transportation group located in Raleigh, NC. This role will support the planning, analysis, design, and rehabilitation of bridges and related transportation structures across a variety of public‑sector projects.

• Perform field inspections in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and local agency requirements. Estimated 8‑10 days of travel per month within North Carolina and neighboring states
• Oversee inspection teams in the field, including mentoring and training of junior staff on inspection methodologies and best practices
• Complete Quality Control reviews on inspection reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards
• Perform Load Ratings for in‑service and new bridges in accordance with applicable codes and specifications
• Design new and rehabilitated bridges using industry‑standard software and analysis tools
• Prepare comprehensive inspection reports and technical documentation for submission to client agencies and stakeholders
• Coordinate with public‑sector agencies, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives and timelines are met
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety protocols, regulations, and OSHA requirements during field operations
• Perform specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer
• Gather and correlate basic engineering data using established and well‑defined procedures
• Work on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests
• Propose approaches to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments
• Identify discrepancies in results and recommend corrective actions
• Provide guidance and professional development support to entry‑level engineers
• Perform work in accordance with agreed‑upon budgets and schedules with minimal supervision
• Independently perform all tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works

• BA/BS degree plus 4 years of related experience, or AS degree plus 6 years of related experience, or HS/GED plus 8 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency and/or education
• Valid US Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
• FHWA / NHI Safety Inspection of In‑service Bridges
• Position requires frequent travel to project and field locations. Travel distances and project locations will vary and may require overnight stays as needed
• Frequent lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted

Preferred Qualifications:

• PE (any state), ability to obtain in North Carolina within 3 months
• Located in North Carolina
• 4 years experience in bridge engineering

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
• Relocation is not available for this position

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