Assistant Bridge Inspector
LocationUS | TX | Dallas - 2218 Bryan Street
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 5 yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedMay 8, 2025 · 1y ago
Verified live16h ago
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Associate's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and 2 years of experience performing bridge inspections or Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis, or equivalent work experience
0 - 5 years of experience in bridge inspection and design
Willingness to grow into Bridge Inspection Team Leader role
Safety conscious and will be responsible for their personal safety and the safety of their fellow team members
Client-focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions
Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges
High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way
Master’s Degree is preferred
Engineer-In-Training Certification desired
NBIS Certified Bridge Safety inspector preferred
Willingness to get SPRAT certified or current SPRAT certification is a plus
Bridge Load Rating Experience and successfully passing the FHWA/NHI LRFR of Highway Bridges course is a plus
Familiar with structural design and load rating software, and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications preferred
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering
TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws
The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements
Skills
structural design software
load rating software
AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Benefits
Medical insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Continuing education
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Retirement savings plan
About the company
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.
Job Summary
We are seeking an Assistant Bridge Inspector to join TYLin’s Bridge Sector. This position will report to the Principal Bridge. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting inspection teams, writing reports, conducting load ratings, creating Maintenance of Traffic plans, operating equipment, performing nondestructive testing, performing rehabilitation/retrofit design, andand preparing related documents (Calculations, Plans, Specifications, & Estimates (PS&E). This position has a dynamic schedule, including a mix of daytime field and office work and occasional nighttime field work. The work environment consists of a mix of on-site field and office/work-from-home. Within a team atmosphere we plan to foster your knowledge and get you prepared and well-placed to learn and grow!
Responsibilities & Qualifications
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Perform DOT routine, in-depth, Non-Redundant Steel Tension Member (NSTM)/Fracture Critical (FC), access required, complex, and emergency bridge inspections. Assist the team and move into leading inspection teams on bridges with a variety of complexities.
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Perform engineering calculations and analysis for the load rating of bridges or rehabilitation of damaged elements.
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Become familiar with engineering plans and details.
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Perform quantity take-offs.
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Assist with project monitoring and scheduling.
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Assist with progress reports.
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Assist in developing production work plans, schedules, and budgets.
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Assist the Bridge Design Team by performing design calculations, analysis and detailing of bridges
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Other assignments as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING EDUCATION and/or JOB EXPERIENCE):
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Associate’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and 2 years of experience performing bridge inspections or Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis, or equivalent work experience.
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Master’s Degree is preferred.
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0 - 5 years of experience in bridge inspection and design.
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Willingness to grow into Bridge Inspection Team Leader role.
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Engineer-In-Training Certification desired
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NBIS Certified Bridge Safety inspector preferred (Take the 1-week or 2-week FHWA/NHI Bridge Safety Inspection courses).
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Willingness to get Society Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) certified or current SPRAT certification is a plus.
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Bridge Load Rating Experience and successfully passing the FHWA/NHI LRFR of Highway Bridges course is a plus.
•
Safety conscious and will be responsible for their personal safety and the safety of their fellow team members
•
Familiar with structural design and load rating software, and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications preferred.
•
Client-focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
•
Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
•
High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
Additional Information
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
Legal
TYLinis an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.