Team Leader, Bridge Inspection
Company: Popli, Architecture + Engineering
Location: Rochester
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description If you are a team player with a passion to
drive your career in Bridge Inspection, Popli Design Group (PDG) is
the place for you! PDG is seeking a Team Leader to add to our
growing and talented team. As the Team Leader for Bridge
Inspection, you will be evaluating and documenting the conditions
of bridges and various other structures. This entails creating
comprehensive condition reports utilizing agency-provided software
or other designated formats. Additionally, you will be responsible
for coordinating with an Assistant Team Leader (ATL) to ensure
timely completion of inspections, while also providing guidance and
mentorship to junior staff members. Effective communication skills
will be crucial as you engage with team members, clients, and
subcontractors, fostering clear and concise exchanges of
information throughout the inspection process. A strong commitment
to delivering high-quality work that aligns with technical
guidelines is essential. The ideal candidate will possess recent
experience in bridge inspection, preferably with entities such as
NYSDOT, TBTA, Port Authority of NY&NJ, NYSTA, or NJDOT.
Furthermore, they should hold a valid NYS PE license or NJ PE
license with the capacity to transfer between states.
Responsibilities Evaluate and document conditions of bridges and
other structures. Write condition reports within agency provided
software or other formats. Responsible for coordinating with an ATL
to complete inspections and mentoring junior staff. Effectively
communicate with team members and personnel from clients and
subcontractors. Requirements Excellent written and verbal
communication skills, including the ability to document bridge
conditions in the required format and in a clear concise manner.
Must be focused on providing quality work meeting technical
guidelines. Recent bridge inspection experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA,
NYPA, NYSBA or similar. Experience, Education, and Certification
NYS PE license NHI Bridge Safety Inspection Course or NYSDOT Bridge
Inspection Workshop A Valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor
Vehicle Record (MVR) is required. Work Environment Combination of
professional office environment and field work. Field work requires
employee to be willing to work in various weather conditions and
nature. Required to travel to project sites. Physical Demands Must
physically be able to perform field inspection work, e.g.,
carry/climb ladders, wade in streams, work around traffic, work at
heights, etc. The job requires prolonged periods of sitting at a
computer. Ability to lift up to 50lbs. About Popli Design Group
(PDG) PDG is a well-established multi-disciplinary architecture and
engineering firm that has been serving clients since 1982. With
four decades of experience and expertise, we have evolved from a
transportation engineering firm to a comprehensive, full-service
organization with seven office locations in New York State. Our
extensive portfolio of successful projects has earned us a trusted
reputation among our clients. Popli Design Group is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to age,
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status,
and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or
federal law or Executive Orders. Good faith salary range is
provided, and salary package will be commensurate with experience.
Salary Description $110,000 - $185,000
Keywords: Popli, Architecture + Engineering, West Seneca , Team Leader, Bridge Inspection, Engineering , Rochester, New York
