Structural Engineer, Bridge Inspector

STV

Structural Engineer Bridge Inspector managing bridge and culvert projects in Pennsylvania. Leading teams in inspection, reporting, and developing maintenance strategies for structural improvements.

Posted 6/21/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,459 - $107,953 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect and identify needed maintenance and improvements for bridges and culverts
Prepare reports and load ratings for bridge projects
Assist in developing repair and rehabilitation strategies
Coordinate with equipment suppliers and other agencies to facilitate bridge inspections
Deliver comprehensive bridge inspection reports that technically support the structure’s existing condition
Supervise and mentor bridge inspection team members
Work in a team to perform design calculations, estimates, specifications, and bid documents for projects
Prepare bridge load rating calculations and reports using various analysis software
Review structural shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs, and provide field construction oversight
Monitor project budgets and schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 4 plus years' experience with a focus on bridge inspections
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Structural emphasis
Completion of FHWA-NHI-130055 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges) or NHI #130056 (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers).
Experience with structural engineering design and/or bridge load ratings with the use of analysis software
Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite products
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
Record of safe working habits
Physical able to perform field work year-round in adverse weather conditions and work around bridges, roads, rail, water, and tunnels
Physical able to carry ladders and gear, work at heights, and work in water with waders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to travel throughout the State of Pennsylvania
Must have a vehicle or ability to obtain a vehicle
A current and valid Class D Motor Vehicles Operator’s license
Experience Delivering reports in DOT Bridge Inspection Management System
Willingness to travel outside of Pennsylvania on occasion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

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Hard Skills & Tools

bridge inspectionsbridge load ratingsstructural engineering designdesign calculationsspecificationsbid documentsfield construction oversightanalysis softwareAutoCADMicrosoft Office Suite

Soft Skills

team collaborationindependent workmentoringcommunication skillsrecord of safe working habitsability to work in adverse weather conditionsphysical ability to perform field workability to carry ladders and gearworking at heightsworking in water

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringClass D Motor Vehicles Operator’s license