Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Join to apply for the Bridge Inspection Team Leader role at Volkert, Inc. Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to support our Carolinas Region located in Raleigh, NC . To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent. The successful candidate will have experience in conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports. Work will be statewide based on assignments and needs of NCDOT and will require traveling for out-of-town assignments. The field work requires work in situations that are hazardous in their nature such as traffic congestion, working on slopes, climbing of high steel, working in confined areas, and working above water on scaffolds or the snooper crane at considerable heights. What You’ll Be Doing Advanced level in-depth safety inspection work as the Team Leader of a 2 person bridge inspection team that conducts inspections on all types of structures in North Carolina Work in an outside environment at considerable heights, exposure to snakes, spiders, insects, and poisonous plants Safety shoes will be required as a condition of employment Responsible for carrying out in-depth inspections on bridges, light standards, culverts, pipes, sign supports, and overhead walkways and preparation of reports detailing conditions found during the inspection process. These reports are used in an evaluation process that determines the structural integrity and the capability of structures to support loads imposed on them by the traveling public and/or natural forces. Training new inspectors, scheduling, and planning the team's activities in conformance with bridge priorities Leading a team of inspectors in the field during inspections Scheduling and coordinating inspections, personnel, vendors, stakeholders, maintenance of traffic Operating access equipment and other equipment to perform inspections What You Need To Have Experience in conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports. Strong working knowledge of NBIS and advanced writing and communication skills. NBIS Bridge Inspection Course NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course with Refresher Training within the last 5 years Minimum of 5+ years of experience in bridge inspections with a minimum of 1 year service as a qualified NBIS Team Leader NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges and Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures courses preferred but not required EIT or P.E. license preferred but not required In-State Travel required Strong knowledge of NBIS and advanced writing and communication skills Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening; Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Federal regulations may differ from state guidelines. Post offer fit for duty evaluation to ensure the individual can safely perform the essential functions of the role (if applicable) Valid driver’s license A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) Why Volkert? Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities. We pride ourselves on providing all of our employees with competitive compensation, positive work/life balance, and professional development opportunities, as well as fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in all of our offices nationwide. Key Benefits Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Medical, Dental, & Vision 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability Wellness incentives Student Debt Retirement Match Additional voluntary benefits EOE-Race/Sex/Vets/Disabled Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. #J-18808-Ljbffr Volkert, Inc.