Bridge Inspection Quality Control Engineer at HARDESTY & HANOVER – New York, New York

Position Title: Bridge Inspection Quality Control Engineer

Location: New York, New York, United States

Department: Bridge
Description: H&H is seeking a Bridge Inspection Quality Control Engineer to join the firm's New York City Asset Management team. This senior technical role provides quality control oversight for NBIS-compliant bridge inspection programs supporting public agency clients throughout the New York and New Jersey Metropolitan areas.

The Quality Control Engineer is responsible for ensuring accuracy, consistency, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of bridge inspection submittals across multiple concurrent programs. This position works closely with inspection teams, program managers, and agency representatives to enforce quality standards and support continuous improvement in inspection practices.

With more than 139 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm. With over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, H&H delivers comprehensive solutions across the full project life cycle, including planning, design, construction, inspection, and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal Quality Control Engineer for bridge inspection projects in accordance with FHWA National Bridge Inspection Standards, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, NYSDOT Bridge Inspection Manual, NJDOT policies, and other agency-specific requirements
• Perform independent field quality control reviews of inspection teams to verify accuracy of condition assessments, element-level ratings, critical findings identification, and field documentation
• Conduct detailed office quality control reviews of inspection reports, NBI and SNBI data entries, scour evaluations, load rating inputs when applicable, and flagging documentation
• Ensure inspection deliverables are accurate, complete, properly signed and sealed as required, and submitted in compliance with regulatory timelines
• Coordinate directly with clients including NYSDOT, NJDOT, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and other agencies to resolve technical discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Oversee quality assurance processes including sampling reviews, independent verifications, control inspections, and performance audits
• Mentor and train Team Leaders and Assistant Team Leaders on inspection standards, condition state coding, advanced inspection techniques, and best practices for complex structures
• Collaborate with inspection teams, program managers, and multidisciplinary groups to integrate quality control findings into bridge management and preservation strategies
• Monitor evolving NBIS requirements, FHWA guidance, AASHTO interim updates, and state-specific inspection policies
• Support business development efforts through technical proposal contributions and client presentations related to inspection quality and compliance
• Perform occasional field visits for high-priority or disputed inspections while ensuring compliance with safety and access requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering; Master's degree preferred
• Active Professional Engineer license in New York; additional state licenses preferred
• Minimum of ten years of experience in bridge inspection, evaluation, or structural engineering with demonstrated quality control or supervisory responsibilities
• FHWA or NHI-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training with current refresher courses
• Demonstrated expertise in quality control and quality assurance processes for NBIS-compliant inspection programs
• Strong familiarity with NYSDOT, NJDOT, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and other regional agency inspection requirements
• Thorough knowledge of NBIS regulations, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, SNBI element ratings, condition assessment practices, and load rating integration
• Proficiency with bridge inspection software, Microsoft Office, and digital documentation systems
• Strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to perform field quality control activities, including work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, lead technical reviews, and deliver high-quality inspection products under tight schedules

Benefits: Salary range - $150,000-$180,000 annually. Commensurate with experience

We offer a professional work environment, a competitive salary, a benefits package, and 401(k)

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