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Bridge Inspection Team Leader- $7500 Sign on Bonus

AECOM
Providence, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2025

About the role

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Are you a Bridge Inspection pro who loves the excitement of being in the field but also enjoys time in the office? Does your ideal Bridge Inspection role include leading/mentoring people and performing design, calculations, estimates, planning and more? 

AECOM is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader to be based out of our office in Providence, RI.  With over 1400 bridges in Rhode Island, you can expect a variety of project work while staying close to home!

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

  • Performs field inspections according to requirements of RIDOT Bridge Inspection Manual and the FHWA National Bridge Inspection Standards.
  • Supervises Team Members as well as access and equipment vendors.
  • Work at heights, on ladders, on scaffolding and on aerial lifts, or other bridge inspection access equipment.
  • Work in confined spaces, work adjacent to live traffic, work in or around water and work under adverse weather conditions.
  • Work overnight as required, including work within railroad right-of-way.
  • Prepares inspection reports.
  • Performs quality control reviews of work developed by others.
  • Provides estimates for the engineering budget and schedule.
  • Participates in development of technical proposals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field  plus 6 years of related experience in bridge inspection or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
  • Experience as a Team Leader / Supervisor of bridge inspectors
  • Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) License in the State of Rhode Island
  • 2-week NHI Course No. 130055 “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges”, or the 5-day NHI Course No. 130056 “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers”
  • NHI Course No. 130053 Bridge Inspection (Refresher when required)
  • NHI Course No. 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges
  • ANSI 92.24/92.22 Mobile Elevated Work Platforms/Snooper Training
  • Previous Fall Protection and Confined Space Training
  • Previous Amtrak Contractor Training
  • Long span bridge inspection experience
  • Bridge Load Rating experience

Additional Information

  • Relocation assistance is available for this position.
  • We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States.  Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current OPT, F1 or H1-B visa holders in the United States.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortu

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