Team Leader, Bridge Inspection; Part-time option

Description

If you are a team player with a passion to drive your career in bridge inspection, Popli Design Group (PDG) is the place for you. PDG is seeking a Team Leader to add to our growing and talented team.

As the Team Leader for Bridge Inspection, you will evaluate and document the conditions of bridges and other structures, creating comprehensive condition reports using agency‑provided software or other designated formats. You will coordinate with an Assistant Team Leader (ATL) to ensure timely completion of inspections, and mentor junior staff members. Effective communication with team members, clients and subcontractors is essential, as is a strong commitment to delivering high‑quality work in line with technical guidelines.

The ideal candidate should have recent experience in bridge inspection with entities such as NYSDOT, TBTA, Port Authority of NY & NJ, NYSTA or NJDOT, and hold a valid NYS or NJ PE license with the ability to transfer between states.

• Evaluate and document conditions of bridges and other structures.
• Write condition reports within agency‑provided software or other formats.
• Coordinate with an ATL to complete inspections and mentor junior staff.
• Effectively communicate with team members and personnel from clients and subcontractors.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document bridge conditions clearly and concisely.
• Focused on providing quality work that meets technical guidelines.
• Recent bridge inspection experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA, NYPA, NYSBA or similar.

• NYS or NJ PE license.
• NHI Bridge Safety Inspection Course or NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Workshop.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).

• Combination of professional office environment and field work.
• Field work requires willingness to work in various weather conditions and nature.
• Required to travel to project sites.

• Must physically be able to perform field inspection work, e.g., carry/climb ladders, wade in streams, work around traffic, work at heights.
• The job requires prolonged periods of sitting at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Popli Design Group is a well‑established multi‑disciplinary architecture and engineering firm that has been serving clients since 1982. With four decades of experience and expertise, we have evolved from a transportation engineering firm to a comprehensive, full‑service organization with seven office locations in New York State. Our extensive portfolio of successful projects has earned us a trusted reputation among our clients.

Popli Design Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.

Salary: $110,000 - $185,000