Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader to join our Bridge Team located at our Colonie, NY office.

CHA’s bridge team has been recognized as one of the leading innovators in the industry. We are on the forefront of bridge design developing new solutions that reduce cost and maintenance and utilize accelerated bridge construction (ABC) techniques to reduce road closure impacts. We incorporate collaborative and diverse thinking with practical and cost-effective designs that responsibly improve mobility and safety throughout the United States.

The Bridge Inspector Assistant Team Leader (ATL) will work closely and under the supervision of a Bridge Inspection Team Leader in planning, scheduling, coordinating, and conducting detailed bridge inspections.  They will follow verbal and written directives to participate in taking field measurements and documenting observed conditions as well as recognizing and interpreting discrepancies or changes in field findings. The Bridge Inspector ATL will aid the Team Leader in preparing documents and sketches required for reports on inspection findings.  They will work towards developing a familiarity with company, client, government, and industry standards, including application and use of bridge inspection equipment and procedures. This individual may work on multiple projects, requiring time efficient and cost-effective work practices to meet client, contractual, and company requirements within scope and budget. The Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader solves routine problems by applying defined procedures and attends field assignments when appropriate.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; or Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology required
• EIT certification is preferred
• Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn from team environment about the bridge inspection discipline
• Desire to work in the field daily during peak months
• Valid US drivers license required
• Local and overnight travel required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences 

Preference Given to Candidates with:

• 1-2 year experience with bridge inspection and/or design
• Successful completion of NHI Course 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, or similar FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course
• Familiarity with inspection reporting programs (EAMP, etc) and element level inspection procedures

$65,000 - $75,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.