Senior Bridge Inspection Team Lead

BRIDGE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions.

Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Five by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker is adding a new Sr.

Bridge Inspector Team Lead to our team in Nashville! This is a full-time opportunity on a great team, and you will be joining a company known for its culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement.

With nearly 5k employees across nearly 100 locations, Michael Baker International offers stability and a wide variety of growth opportunities.

Plus, you'll enjoy competitive benefits, a supportive team and work environment, and opportunities for professional development!

What You'll Do:


* Lead Inspections: Plan and execute safety inspections for state and locally-owned bridges.


* Report Writing: Prepare detailed inspection reports and identify maintenance needs.


* Field Work: Use hand tools, ladders, under-bridge inspection vehicles, and other equipment to inspect various bridge types, including culverts, pre-stressed beam bridges, cast-in-place concrete bridges, steel girder bridges, steel truss bridges, and timber bridges.


* Data Management: Properly code inspections in the owner's bridge management system (InspectX) and ensure timely submission of documents.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet at least one of the following four requirements for consideration:

An active Professional Engineer (PE) License in Tennessee + NHI training course #130055 + 1 year of relevant NBIS bridge inspection experience.

8 years of relevant bridge inspection experience + NHI training course #130055.

A Bachelor's degree in engineering + passed FE exam, 2 years of relevant bridge inspection experience, and completion of NHI training course #130055.

An Associate's degree in engineering + 4 years of bridge inspection experience, and completion of NHI training course #130055.
In addition to meeting the following requirements:


* Completed NHI training course #130053

* if course #130055 was taken over 5 years ago

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* A valid U.S.

Driver's license


* Strong attention to detail


* Excellent communication skills


* Leadership skills


* The ability to work outdoors for extended periods


* Willingness to travel within Tennessee (all costs reimbursed).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE


* Completion of the NHI training course #130078 (Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges).


* Bridge Load Rating or Design Experience


* Willingness to work as a TDOT embedded inspector for ...