Bridge Inspection Team Leader

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STV currently has an opening for a Structural Engineer / Bridge Inspection Team Leader in our Transportation Division of our New Jersey offices. Sign‑on and relocation bonus available.

This position offers a great career opportunity for a structural engineer with bi‑annual and NBIS bridge inspection experience to be involved with bridge and culvert projects in all stages. The role leads a team to inspect, identify needed maintenance and improvements, prepare reports and load ratings, assist in developing repair and rehabilitation strategies, and work with owners and contractors to preserve or replace structures.

• Stay current with industry standards, codes, and best practices related to bridge inspection and maintenance.
• Plan, perform, and supervise bridge inspections in accordance with current NBIS standards and safety guidelines.
• Deliver comprehensive bridge inspection reports that technically support the structure’s existing condition using client‑specific templates, forms and electronic data collection systems.
• Apply engineering principles to identify structural and hazardous issues and provide recommendations.
• Supervise and mentor bridge inspection team members.
• Perform design calculations, estimates, specifications and bid documents for bridge and culvert rehabilitation/replacement projects.
• Prepare bridge load rating calculations and reports using analysis software.
• Review structural shop drawings, submittals, RFIs and provide field construction oversight.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules and assist with proposal development.
• Attend meetings and interact with clients, consultants, vendors.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited four‑year university.
• Minimum 1+ years of experience with a focus on bridge inspections.
• New Jersey Professional Engineering License preferred; PE licensure from other states accepted.
• Completion of FHWA‑NHI‑130055 (Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges) or NHI #130056 (Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges for Professional Engineers).
• Experience with structural engineering design and/or bridge load ratings using analysis software.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team.
• Record of safe working habits.
• Physical ability to perform field work year‑round in adverse weather and work around bridges, roads, rail, water, and tunnels.
• Physical ability to carry ladders and gear, work at heights, and work in water with waders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the State of New Jersey; occasional travel outside the state.
• Must have a vehicle or ability to obtain a vehicle; current and valid Class D Motor Vehicles Operator’s license.
• Experience delivering reports in DOT Bridge Inspection Management Systems.

$87,482.00 – $

• Health insurance with Health Savings Account option.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Retirement counseling.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off (16 days).
• Paid Holidays (8 days).
• Backup dependent care (up to 10 days per year).
• Parental leave (up to 80 hours).
• Continuing education program.
• Professional licensure and society memberships.

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Final salary may be outside the published range based on geographic, educational, experience, and/or certifications.

STV encourages applicants that meet the majority of the qualifications to apply, even if they do not meet every single requirement. We value diversity and inclusion and look forward to hearing from you.