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Bridge Inspection Team Leader

AECOM
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Jul 2026

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Job Description

The AECOM North Carolina Transportation team is seeking a Bridge Inspector Team Lead to join our growing structural and transportation group located in Raleigh, NC. This role will support the planning, analysis, design, and rehabilitation of bridges and related transportation structures across a variety of public-sector projects.

  • Performing field inspections in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and local agency requirements. Estimated 8-10 days of travel per month within North Carolina and neighboring states
  • Overseeing inspection teams in the field, including mentoring and training of junior staff on inspection methodologies and best practices
  • Completing Quality Control reviews on inspection reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards
  • Completing Load Ratings for in-service and new bridges in accordance with applicable codes and specifications
  • Performing structural design of new and rehabilitated bridges using industry-standard software and analysis tools
  • Preparing comprehensive inspection reports and technical documentation for submission to client agencies and stakeholders
  • Coordinating with public-sector agencies, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives and timelines are met
  • Ensuring compliance with all applicable safety protocols, regulations, and OSHA requirements during field operations
  • Performing specific and moderate portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer
  • Gathering and correlating basic engineering data using established and well-defined procedures
  • Working on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations and relatively simple tests
  • Proposing approaches to solve new problems encountered using modifications of standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments
  • Identifying discrepancies in results and recommending corrective actions
  • Providing guidance and professional development support to entry-level engineers
  • Performing work in accordance with agreed-upon budgets and schedules with minimal supervision
  • Independently performing all tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:  

  • BA/BS degree plus 4 years of related experience, or AS Degree plus 6 years of related experience, or HS/GED plus 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency and/or education
  • Valid US Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review
  • FHWA / NHI Safety Inspection of In-service Bridges
  • Position requires frequent travel to project and field locations. Travel distances and project locations will vary and may require overnight stays as needed
  • Frequent lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PE (any state), ability to obtain in North Carolina within 3 months
  • located in North Carolina.
  • 4 years experience in bridge engineering

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position
  • Relocation is not available for this position

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

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