Bridge Inspection Supervisor

La Porte, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer for the Client conducts inspections of bridges large culverts and retaining walls in order to maintain public safety and confidence and to protect public investment. The Senior Bridge Inspection Engineer is a Team Leader and is responsible for the supervision training and performance of area Bridge Inspectors. Bridge Inspectors must conform to the National Bridge Inspection Standards by inspecting each bridge at a minimum biennially assigning ratings to bridge elements and reporting findings in accordance with the coding guidance developed by the Federal Highway Administration and INDOT. Bridge inspectors also inspect large culverts at a minimum of every five years evaluating material deterioration and member distress and reporting findings in accordance with the Large Culvert inspection guidelines developed by INDOT.

A Day in the Life:

Manages the Bridge Inspection Team for the departments ongoing operations; continually develops and implements improvements to the teams work processes
Performs biennial inspections for INDOT bridges
Performs inspections of large culverts (small structures 4 to 20 in span)
Performs inspections of retaining walls
Reviews & Approves some bridge inspection reports
Determines specialized bridge inspection needs
Quality Control Officer performs some QC office & field reviews
Performs routine biennial bridge inspections
Stays on-call to perform emergency damage inspections i.e. collision high water
Performs fracture critical & in-depth inspections using access equipment
Performs special inspections for bridges with concerns;
Performs post-construction inspections for bridges
Prepares & submits reports for completed inspections
Reports deficiencies to bridge maintenance crew for corrective action
Submits bridges recommended to be programmed including mini-scope & cost estimate
Determines work needed to repair damaged bridges & coordinates the repairs
Monitors the project schedules of all bridges of concern monthly
Other duties as assigned

What Youll Need For Success:

Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana with 5 years bridge experience;
Must have a Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification or the ability to obtain such certification within 9 months of hire;
Understanding of how bridge and large culvert members function and to recognize the impact a defect may have on the load carrying capability of a bridge component or element;
Thorough knowledge of inspection principles practices techniques and the ability to apply these principles and procedures as required;
Ability to read and interpret technical documents including but not limited to bridge and large culvert design and rehabilitation plans roadway plans inspection reports maintenance records geotechnical data hydraulic data and maps;
Knowledge of bridge maintenance principles practices methods and techniques related to maintenance of bridges and large culverts;
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and to follow verbal and written instructions;
Basic computer skills and the ability to become proficient in new programs and databases;
Must have valid Indiana drivers license;
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to standing walking crouching climbing balancing kneeling reaching lifting grasping sensing potential hazardous fumes hearing and talking (including using a cell phone);
Vision Requirements including peripheral close distant depth perception and ability to adjust focus;
Ability to use tools including but not limited to pen and clipboard digital camera chipping hammer range pole measuring tape handheld spotlight;
Ability to remain calm during emergencies;
Broad knowledge understanding and application of the practices and methods in State Transportation;

INDOT Quality Control/Quality Assurance Training Requirements:

NHI course Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
NHI course Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges
NHI course Bridge Inspection Refresher Training - required every 5 years
INDOT Bridge Inspection training classes
May attend annual border bridge inspections

Preferred training includes but not limited to:

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role provides direct supervision for one or more staff members.
- Demonstrated experience in using inspection access vehicles and platforms for executing arms reach inspections;
- Certified Asbestos Inspector licensure or willingness to obtain.
- Certified SPRAT Level 1 climber or higher or willingness to obtain.

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience
Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana	Required	5	Years
Must have a Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification or the ability to obtain such certification within 9 months of hire	Required
Understand how bridge & large culvert members function recognize the impact a defect may have on the load carrying capability of a bridge component	Required	5	Years
Thorough knowledge of inspection principles practices techniques and the ability to apply these principles and procedures as required	Required	5	Years
Ability to read/interpret technical documents including rehabilitation plans roadway plans inspection reports maintenance recordsgeotechnical data	Required	5	Years
Knowledge of bridge maintenance principles practices methods and techniques related to maintenance of bridges and large culverts	Required	5	Years
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and to follow verbal and written instructions	Required
Basic computer skills and the ability to become proficient in new programs and databases	Required
Ability to use tools including but not limited to pen and clipboard digital camera chipping hammer range pole measuring tape handheld spotlight	Required
Ability to remain calm during emergencies	Required
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to standing walking crouching climbing balancing kneeling reaching lifting grasping etc	Required
Vision Requirements including peripheral close distant depth perception and ability to adjust focus	Required
Broad knowledge understanding and application of the practices and methods in State Transportation	Required

A Day in the Life:

Manages the Bridge Inspection Team for the departments ongoing operations; continually develops and implements improvements to the teams work processes
Performs biennial inspections for INDOT bridges
Performs inspections of large culverts (small structures 4 to 20 in span)
Performs inspections of retaining walls
Reviews & Approves some bridge inspection reports
Determines specialized bridge inspection needs
Quality Control Officer performs some QC office & field reviews
Performs routine biennial bridge inspections
Stays on-call to perform emergency damage inspections i.e. collision high water
Performs fracture critical & in-depth inspections using access equipment
Performs special inspections for bridges with concerns;
Performs post-construction inspections for bridges
Prepares & submits reports for completed inspections
Reports deficiencies to bridge maintenance crew for corrective action
Submits bridges recommended to be programmed including mini-scope & cost estimate
Determines work needed to repair damaged bridges & coordinates the repairs
Monitors the project schedules of all bridges of concern monthly
Other duties as assigned

What Youll Need For Success:

Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana with 5 years bridge experience;
Must have a Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification or the ability to obtain such certification within 9 months of hire;
Understanding of how bridge and large culvert members function and to recognize the impact a defect may have on the load carrying capability of a bridge component or element;
Thorough knowledge of inspection principles practices techniques and the ability to apply these principles and procedures as required;
Ability to read and interpret technical documents including but not limited to bridge and large culvert design and rehabilitation plans roadway plans inspection reports maintenance records geotechnical data hydraulic data and maps;
Knowledge of bridge maintenance principles practices methods and techniques related to maintenance of bridges and large culverts;
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and to follow verbal and written instructions;
Basic computer skills and the ability to become proficient in new programs and databases;
Must have valid Indiana drivers license;
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to standing walking crouching climbing balancing kneeling reaching lifting grasping sensing potential hazardous fumes hearing and talking (including using a cell phone);
Vision Requirements including peripheral close distant depth perception and ability to adjust focus;
Ability to use tools including but not limited to pen and clipboard digital camera chipping hammer range pole measuring tape handheld spotlight;
Ability to remain calm during emergencies;
Broad knowledge understanding and application of the practices and methods in State Transportation;

INDOT Quality Control/Quality Assurance Training Requirements:

NHI course Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
NHI course Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges
NHI course Bridge Inspection Refresher Training - required every 5 years
INDOT Bridge Inspection training classes
May attend annual border bridge inspections

Preferred training includes but not limited to:

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role provides direct supervision for one or more staff members.
- Demonstrated experience in using inspection access vehicles and platforms for executing arms reach inspections;
- Certified Asbestos Inspector licensure or willingness to obtain.
- Certified SPRAT Level 1 climber or higher or willingness to obtain.

Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience
Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana	Required	5	Years
Must have a Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification or the ability to obtain such certification within 9 months of hire	Required
Understand how bridge & large culvert members function recognize the impact a defect may have on the load carrying capability of a bridge component	Required	5	Years
Thorough knowledge of inspection principles practices techniques and the ability to apply these principles and procedures as required	Required	5	Years
Ability to read/interpret technical documents including rehabilitation plans roadway plans inspection reports maintenance recordsgeotechnical data	Required	5	Years
Knowledge of bridge maintenance principles practices methods and techniques related to maintenance of bridges and large culverts	Required	5	Years
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and to follow verbal and written instructions	Required
Basic computer skills and the ability to become proficient in new programs and databases	Required
Ability to use tools including but not limited to pen and clipboard digital camera chipping hammer range pole measuring tape handheld spotlight	Required
Ability to remain calm during emergencies	Required
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to standing walking crouching climbing balancing kneeling reaching lifting grasping etc	Required
Vision Requirements including peripheral close distant depth perception and ability to adjust focus	Required
Broad knowledge understanding and application of the practices and methods in State Transportation	Required