VHB is growing! We're seeking multiple individuals at all levels; which includes a experienced Bridge Inspection Assistant/ Team Leader to join our Structures group and our growing bridge inspection practice. If you want to work alongside an extremely supportive leadership team; a team whose experience spans many years and a culture which focuses on retaining our employees with an industry leading work/life balance, then we need to speak.

Bridge Inspection Assistant/Team Leader

In this position, you will serve an important role in the planning and execution of bridge inspections and the development of bridge load ratings. The role would involve serving as an inspection Team Member, planning, and coordinating inspections, and development of inspection reports. The work would involve a mix of office and field work. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment. The position includes significant opportunities for personal and professional development and growth within VHB’s emerging bridge inspection practice.

• Planning and performing structural inspections of highway and railroad bridges, culverts, ancillary structures, and buildings in accordance with NBI and AREMA Standards
• Completing of bridge inspection reports for MBTA, MassDOT and other state and local agencies
• Performing load ratings for structures
• Preparing design drawings, specifications, and procedures for bridge repairs
• Completing additional bridge design work as shifting workload requires
• Mentoring younger staff

• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and adjacent to live highway and railroad traffic
• Familiarity with MassDOT, AASHTO, and AREMA design codes
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and quality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility
• Ability and willingness to travel (throughout New England), including overnight, as required
• Experience with vertical lift equipment, under bridge inspection trucks and rope access credentials are a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 1-2+ years of professional bridge inspection and load rating experience
• NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course preferred
• NHI/FHWA Fracture Critical course preferred

About Us
WE ARE VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments.

Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience.

• Inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Amazing co-workers
• A focus on learning and development
• Flexible, hybrid workplace

VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.