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GRAEF Bridge Inspection Team Leader P2 in Chicago, Illinois

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be named a 2023 Top Workplace.

GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We’re looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it’s all about relationships!

As our Bridge team continues to grow, we have a new opportunity for a Bridge Inspection Team Leader in our Chicago O’Hare office. The ideal candidate will work as part of a talented experienced team to perform inspection and design for bridges and other roadway structures. This position offers numerous project challenges and an opportunity to become part of a well-established technical group.

As a Bridge Inspection Team Leader at GRAEF, enjoy responsibilities like:

  • Leading in-depth inspections and serving as a Team Leader on a variety of bridge inspection projects.

  • Prepare written bridge inspection reports to document observed findings, recommendations, and corrective actions required.

  • Reviewing of shop drawings and structural inspections of bridges and highway structures.

  • Coordinate with project managers and engineers to ensure that all inspections are conducted in a timely, safe, and efficient manner.

  • Work closely with professional engineers to perform structural design with a concentration on Illinois DOT Bridge structures.

  • Mentoring, training and developing junior staff.

    To be considered for our Bridge Inspection Team Leader position, we are seeking candidates who meet the following basic qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field. Master's degree is a plus.

  • Minimum of 2 years of practical experience in the structural inspection and design of bridges using IDOT standards. Candidates with greater experience are encouraged to apply as well. CDOT and Tollway experience is a plus.

  • Experience with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as a bridge inspection assistant and be qualified as a Team Leader with completion of National Highway Institute (NHI) courses or equivalent.

  • Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local regulations related to bridge inspection, safety, and access.

  • Holder of a valid drivers license.

  • Existing status as an IDOT NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader or Program Manager, or ability to obtain within 1 year.

  • Registration as a PE in IL is a plus.

    Why GRAEF? We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

  • Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs

  • A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration

  • Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule

  • Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and support

  • Parental Leave

  • Paid Time Off

  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending Plans

  • Retirement Savings Plan

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

  • Tuition Reimbursement

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    An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Disabled/Vets

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