Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Job Overview

GFT is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Transportation group in Charleston SC, Columbia SC, Charlotte NC, and Greenville SC. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our South Carolina or North Carolina office.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

• Lead the field inspection and completion of inspection reports for routine and complex bridges located throughout the Carolinas.
• Perform structural design/analysis; prepare bridge load rating reports.
• Prepare construction documents, project specifications, and quantity/cost estimates.
• Oversee entry‑level staff engineers and attend client meetings.
• Schedule and coordinate field operations with subcontractors.
• Perform field inspection of complex structures, including bridges and tunnels.
• Assign and lead team members in field and office tasks.
• Identify critical findings during field inspection and document findings, including use of digital photography.
• Operate inspection equipment such as bucket trucks, manlift, and underbridge inspection vehicles.
• Climb ladders, supervise traffic control set‑ups and perform other work in support of inspection activities.
• Prepare inspection reports, evaluations and recommendations.
• Perform engineering calculations, structural analysis, rating calculations, and review of plans as required.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
• Actively engage multiple perspectives when solving problems, seek to learn from peers, and encourage reciprocal learning among team members.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from a 4‑year accredited college or university.
• 3‑5 years of related Bridge Inspection experience.
• NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification.
• Successful completion of NHI required training:
  Safety Inspection of in‑service bridges (NHI 130055).
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Physically capable of continuous field work, working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, and working in adverse weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Registration as an Engineer Intern or licensed Professional Engineer.
• Successful completion of NHI training:
  Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NHI 130078).
• Experience with NCDOT Wigins and AASHTOWare BrM software.
• Experience with engineering design software (AutoCAD, Open Roads Designer, Micro Station, etc.).
• Load rating and design experience.
• OSHA 10 HR Certification.
  
  Experience working with state (SCDOT or NCDOT) and local transportation agencies.
• Local candidate preference.

$80,000 to $156,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid‑time‑off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Locations:
Charleston SC, Columbia SC, Charlotte NC, and Greenville SC.

Core Business

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Employment Status:
Full‑time.

Salary Range: $80,000 to $156,000, dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Background check required for all advertised positions.