Bridge Inspector Lead - Ohio

Bridge Inspector Lead – Ohio

Location:

Ohio (Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, or Toledo)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Are you a seasoned bridge inspection professional with a passion for technical excellence, client engagement, and building high‑performing teams? Fishbeck is seeking a Bridge Inspector Lead – Ohio to guide the expansion of our bridge inspection practice statewide and support cross‑office collaboration in Michigan, Indiana, and Texas. In this senior‑level role, you’ll influence strategy, lead project execution, mentor staff, and strengthen relationships with key transportation clients.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of our inspection practice while contributing to Fishbeck’s long‑standing reputation for integrity, innovation, and high‑quality engineering.

• Lead and build Fishbeck’s Ohio bridge inspection practice, including recruiting in partnership with existing bridge team leaders.
• Provide bridge inspection and engineering quality control, reviews, and standards development for the Transportation Division.
• Assist with programmatic and large‑scale pursuits for Transportation OH.
• Mentor and guide technical staff across all Fishbeck offices.
• Support growth of bridge engineering and inspection in MI, IN, and TX as needed.
• Conduct client satisfaction reviews and participate in project evaluations.

• Collaborate with senior transportation leadership to develop long‑term strategy for expanding bridge inspection practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with ODOT, counties, municipalities, and local agencies to position Fishbeck for upcoming opportunities.
• Lead pursuits, develop proposals, and prepare fee estimates for inspection and engineering projects.
• Identify cross‑marketing opportunities with other internal departments.
• From strategic alliances with national and regional firms to strengthen market position.
• Provide guidance and insight for GO/NO‑GO decisions on key pursuits.
• Represent Fishbeck at industry events, conferences, and professional organization meetings.

• Contribute to the development of firm‑wide long‑term business objectives and strategic plans.
• Support hiring and recruiting efforts within the Transportation Division and across strategic roles.
• Assist the Department Director with workload management, staffing needs, project financials, and division profitability.
• Help execute Fishbeck’s vision for the future, contributing to organization‑wide initiatives and growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of bridge inspection and/or bridge engineering experience.
• Certified NBIS Team Leader strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Submit your application and a member of our Talent Acquisition team (not a bot!) will personally follow up with you. Candidates may reside in the Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Farmington Hills markets.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness reimbursement and activities
• Tuition and continuing education support
• Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
• 401(k), profit sharing, and stock options (we’re 100% employee‑owned!)
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• And more!

Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 20 regional offices and more than 700 employees. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck’s services and integrated project approach. We are a hands‑on and design‑oriented practice with the technical capabilities and understanding to take the largest projects from internal concept to completion.

Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.