PA/WV/DE Bridge Inspection Program Lead

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Primary Responsibilities

HDR Engineering is looking for a PA/WV/DE Bridge Inspection Program Lead to head our PA/WV/DE Bridge Inspection Program. The candidate will lead the continued development of our bridge inspection program including: planning staff training and development; maintaining program quality; supporting workload planning and coordination; identifying business opportunities and leading pursuits; and maintaining relationships with clients and business partners. The role will also be expected to serve as Project Manager and/or Quality Control Reviewer for bridge, tunnel, and/or structural inspection projects. The candidate may conduct National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) inspections as team leader, write field inspection reports, and perform calculations. Field inspections will be performed from ground level, hydraulic equipment, ladder access, or using rope access techniques. Occasional office engineering (design, load rating, analysis, etc.) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage area bridge inspection program (PA/WV/DE) and select projects.
• Develop Quality Assurance requirements and procedures for the inspection program.
• Perform Quality Control reviews for bridge inspection submissions.
• Identify business opportunities and lead marketing efforts for proposals.
• Lead bridge inspection teams, develop inspection reports, and perform load ratings and other structural calculations.
• Must be willing to work with other disciplines (bridge design, roadway design, hydraulic analysis, stream restoration, planning, traffic control) within the office, as necessary, during inspection downtime.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing and able to travel for multiple night stays during the week.
• This position requires physical ability to perform field inspections of in-service bridge and culvert structures, tunnel structures, highway structures, overhead sign structures, hydraulic structures, and metal traffic signal poles. Physical demands include positioning extension ladders, maneuvering small boats, driving long distances, confined space, air travel, occasionally working at night and/or on the weekend, and walking long distances on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various multi-disciplinary teams.
• Candidate should expect exposure to environmental hazards, such as, but not limited to, warm and cold temperatures, water, work-at-height, confined spaces, poisonous plants, snakes, ticks, spiders, and other animals encountered in the field.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required.
• MS in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• 10+ years' bridge/structural inspection and design experience required.
• Project Management experience required.
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills.
• NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges Training required.
• NHI Bridge Inspector Refresher Training required.
• NHI Inspection of Fracture Critical Steel Bridges Training required.
• NHI Tunnel Safety Inspection Training.
• PennDOT Bridge Inspection Practices and Procedures Course
• American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Certification as a Level II or III.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Mobile Elevating Working Platform (MEWP) Operator Certification for scissor lifts, manlifts, and under bridge inspection vehicles (UBIV).
• UAS Pilot (FAA Part 107 certification) with structural inspection experience.
• Experience in BMS asset management software/system and Iforms.
• Experience in PennDOT load rating software (BAR7, STLRFD, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 10 years bridge design experience
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu and engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, midas Civil, MDX, SAP2000, CSiBridge, RM Bridge, spColumn, STLBridgeLRFD, or STLBridge.
• Knowledge of ADINA, LUSAS, Bently OpenBridge Designer and OpenBridge Modeler and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA, Prestress Concrete Design
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
• Project management skills desirable
• Strong communication skills and willing to work in a team environment
• Must be comfortable being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design and have proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Location

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting

Other Locations: United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg

Job Posting

Aug 25, 2025

Equal Opportunity Statement: HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Note: This description reflects the current job posting and is not an exhaustive list of duties. This role may require travel and field work as part of bridge inspection programs.

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