Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Bridge Inspector Team Leader Full‑time position to conduct bridge inspections, prepare field inspection reports, determine load capacity ratings, and support project planning and supervision. The role requires travel and will be based in one of our Texas or Colorado offices. Location Travel required. Base office: Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Denver, CO; Johnstown, CO. Responsibilities Primary responsibility for bridge inspection services and engineering support including report generation and load rating analysis. Coordinate, plan, market, and manage multiple bridge inspection projects. Perform bridge safety inspections in accordance with NBIS and DOT, and supervise team members in the completion of inspections and reports. Prepare neat and organized reports. Develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner. Perform tasks on schedule and within budget as assigned. Work independently under the guidance of a Project Manager/Senior Engineer. Qualifications Minimum 8 years related experience. NBIS Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) with up-to-date refresher training. TxDOT Prec certification 6.1.1 Routine Bridge Inspection Team Leader or ability to obtain within near future. Experience as CBSI Team Leader. BSCE or related discipline preferred but not required. EIT and plan to obtain PE registration preferred but not required. Fracture Critical Inspection / Scour Evaluation training a plus. SPRAT certification a plus. Experience preparing reports for inspections, including iForms, BMS2, National Bridge Elements (NBE), etc. Familiarity with DOT publications. Physical capability for climbing embankments and manipulating ladders; frequent overnight travel may be required. Comfortable working at heights and adjacent busy roadways. Good verbal and written communication skills. Valid U.S. driver’s license. Positive experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders. Team‑oriented on challenging projects. Strong work ethic. Benefits and Culture Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward. Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees. Flexible schedules that support work‑life balance. Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees. Mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one. Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. Benesch is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Please direct all communications to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr