Bridge Inspector Team Leader/Designer bei Benesch
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Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.
We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.
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Bridge Inspector Team Leader / Designer – Pottsville/Allentown/King-of-Prussia, PA
The Impact You Will Have:
Benesch is searching for an additional Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Designer to help make a difference in one of our Pottsville, Allentown, or King-of-Prussia, Pennsylvania offices. Bridge design, inspection and rehabilitation are core strengths of Benesch. We have an established presence with work throughout Eastern Pennsylvania for a variety of clients including multiple PennDOT Districts and local municipalities. This is an opportunity to join a talented group of individuals to help grow our emerging bridge inspection practice in Pennsylvania.
- The successful candidate for this position will be primarily responsible for bridge inspection services and engineering support.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for bridge inspection, report generation, and load rating analysis.
- The successful candidate will be required to work with a team on multiple bridge inspection projects.
- The successful candidate will have the opportunity to coordinate, plan, market and manage bridge inspection projects.
What You Will Need:
- Minimum 5 years related experience
- NBIS Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) in PA, with up-to-date refresher training
- PA qualified as a CBSI Team Leader
- BSCE or related discipline preferred but not required.
- EIT and plan to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) Registration in Pennsylvania preferred but not required.
- Fracture Critical Inspection / Scour Evaluation training a plus
- SPRAT certification a plus
- Experience preparing reports for inspections, including iForms, BMS2, National Bridge Elements (NBE), etc.
- Familiarity with PennDOT Publications (PUB 100A, PUB 238, etc.)
- Bridge inspection assignments vary greatly, but physical requirements like climbing embankments and manipulating ladders should be expected.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Candidate should not be averse to working at heights or adjacent busy roadways.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Valid U.S. driver’s license
- Positive experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders.
- Accustomed to working in a team environment on challenging projects.
- Strong work ethic
Duties and Responsibilities include:
- Performing bridge safety inspections in accordance with NBIS and PennDOT Pub 238, and supervising team members in the completion of inspections and reports.
- Preparing neat and organized reports.
- Developing task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.
- Performing tasks on schedule and within budget as assigned.
- Working independently under the guidance of a Project Manager/Senior Engineer.
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Professional Development
- Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
- Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
- Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
- Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
- Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
- Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
Retirement Benefits
- Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
- Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
Work/Life Balance
- Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
- Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
- Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
- Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
Employee Engagement
- At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.
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