Bridge Inspection Lead
Location: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, or Texas
Employment Type: Full-Time
For over 70 years Fishbeck has been building. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a stake in what we build together-our work, our reputation, and our future. Now we need to add a
Bridge Inspection Lead to help us keep building.
Working with our
Transportation team, you will lead and grow Fishbeck's national bridge inspection practice across multiple states while managing client relationships, project execution, pursuits, and technical staff development.
What You'll Do
- Lead and grow the bridge inspection practice, including supporting recruiting efforts with bridge team leaders.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to technical staff.
- Manage contracts with DOTs, counties, local agencies, private clients, and other partners.
- Assist departments with identifying and pursuing bridge inspection contracts in current and future office locations.
- Lead pursuits, prepare proposals, and develop fees for potential projects.
- Develop strategic alliances with industry peers to provide bridge inspection services.
- Work with other departments to support client development and cross-marketing opportunities.
- Contribute to the development of the firm's long-term business goals and objectives.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 15+ years of experience in bridge inspection or related roles supporting DOT or local agency projects.
- Qualified bridge inspection program manager and team leader experience.
- Experience with DOT bridge management software.
- Experience performing load ratings in AASHTOWare BrR.
- SPRAT certification preferred.
- Knowledge of design modeling or plan production software is a plus.
- Strong computer, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform field work, travel to project and client sites, use communication and documentation equipment, and complete inspection and documentation responsibilities with required visual acuity.
What We Offer
Our staff members enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Wellness reimbursement and activities
- Reimbursement and support for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development
- Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays
- Opportunities for hybrid and flexible schedules
- 401(k), profit sharing, and stock ownership opportunities (employee ownership)
- And more!
We are an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
Build Your Future Here
Please apply for the role, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team (not a bot) will reach out to you. Candidates for this position can reside in the Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, or Texas markets.
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber
vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing
Aug 14, 2026