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Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Bridge Inspection Team Leader

COASTAL ENGINEERING

Greenwood Lake, NY • On-site

Other

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Description

About Coastal Engineering

Coastal Engineering is a specialized marine construction firm delivering complex, high-quality waterfront and underwater infrastructure projects along the East Coast. Our capabilities include piers, bulkheads, dams, bridges, dredging, and other critical marine structures. We are driven by a commitment to innovation, safety, sustainability, and executional excellence.


 We are seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Consultant to support our periodic bridge inspection projects. This is an excellent opportunity for independent consultants and freelancers looking for flexible, project-based work with a growing marine construction and engineering firm. 

  • Lead and perform NBIS bridge inspections in accordance with applicable standards and regulations. 
  • Oversee and direct bridge inspection crews in the field. 
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews of inspection reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance. 
  • Develop, review, and finalize detailed bridge inspection reports. 
  • Train, mentor, and support junior engineers and inspection staff. 
  • Coordinate with Project Managers on project planning, scheduling, and deliverables. 
  • Serve as the Lead Bridge Inspector on routine, fracture-critical, and specialized bridge inspections, as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred; 

7-10 years of bridge inspection and structural engineering experience.

Minimum 3 years serving as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader (or equivalent) in accordance with NBIS requirements.

FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges

FHWA/NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques

FHWA/NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection

OSHA 30-Hour Construction