Bridge Engineer - Inspection

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. 

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