Bridge Inspection Supervisor, LaPorte District

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 department's ongoing operations; continually develops and implements improvements to the team's 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 You'll Need For Success :

Preferred training includes, but not limited to :

Demonstrated experience in using inspection access vehicles and platforms for executing arm's reach inspections;

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

This role provides direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Registered Professional Engineer in Indiana, or the ability to obtain a PE license within 6-9 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

Years

Knowledge of inspection principles, practices, techniques, and the ability to apply these principles and procedures as required

Required

Years

Ability to read / interpret technical documents including rehabilitation plans, roadway plans, inspection reports, maintenance records,geotechnical data

Required

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

Knowledge, understanding, and application of the practices and methods in State Transportation

Required

Bridge Inspection Team Leader certification, or the ability to obtain such certification within 12-15 months of hire

Highly desired

Knowledge of bridge maintenance principles, practices, methods and techniques related to maintenance of bridges and large culverts

Highly desired

NHI course "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges"

Highly desired

NHI course "Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges"

Highly desired