Bridge Engineer - Inspection

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking a Bridge Engineer - Inspection to join our Roadway practice in the Washington DC / Fairfax area! This role follows an on site work model, requiring regular attendance at our clients office (Carmen E. Turner (CTF) Maintenance and Training Facility in Landover, MD). You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of WMATA's structural inspection program by performing quality control reviews of field inspections and inspection reports and operate under a GFT Task Manager.

Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Perform quality control reviews of structural inspection reports and witness field inspections to verify compliance with WMATA inspection standards and will report to the GFT Task Manager. 
• Develop and maintain expertise in the WMATA Structures Inspection Manual and applicable inspection procedures. 
• Conduct post-inspection quality control to ensure accurate, complete, and consistent inspection documentation. 
• Provide technical guidance and best-practice recommendations to structural inspection personnel. 
• Support continuous improvement of quality control processes. 
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations to assist the Program Director, Maintenance, Engineering, and TAMO in prioritizing maintenance, repair, and renewal activities. 
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the structural inspection program. 

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering. 
• Experience performing quality control of inspections for bridges, tunnels, culverts, stations, retaining walls, shafts, fences, S&I pits, bus garages, parking garages, and other transportation structures. 
• Experience with structural inspection testing, including selecting and recommending appropriate destructive and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, with familiarity using tools such as D-Meter and Dye Penetrant testing. 
• Strong communication and coordination skills for working with field inspection crews and preparing detailed quality control documentation. 
• Professional Engineer (PE) candidates must possess FHWA Bridge Inspection certification (NHI-130055 or NHI-130056) and FHWA NHI-130078 Fracture Critical NSTM Inspection Techniques certification. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) candidates must possess FHWA NHI-130055. 

What we prefer you bring: 

• Registered Professional Engineer with at least three years of structural inspection and testing experience on major transit infrastructure. 
• Knowledge of FHWA Tunnel Safety Inspection (NHI-130110), National Tunnel Inspection Standards (NTIS), Tunnel Operations, Maintenance, Inspection and Evaluation (TOMIE) Manual, Specifications for the National Tunnel Inventory (SNTI), and National Certified Tunnel Inspector (NCTI) requirements. 
• Experience performing bridge and tunnel inspections for WMATA. 
• Experience developing maintenance and renewal recommendations to support structural asset management. 
• OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training certification. 

Compensation:The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $125,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: • Client site work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview:

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Location: Landover ; Washington DC ; Fairfax
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time