Michael Meyer, P.E., a Structural Engineer and Team Leader with 14 years of experience, specializes in bridge inspection, load rating, and structural repair. Michael has significant experience with SCDOT, NCDOT, and CATS. Mr. Meyer has led inspection teams assessing over 3,500 structures, including the comprehensive 2.6-mile US 82 cable stayed bridge, performing hands-on element-level defect quantification and fracture critical (NSTM) inspections. His work encompasses routine and emergency inspections for over 240 City of Charlotte structures and coordinating the rapid assessment of over 850 bridges post-Hurricane Helene. Mr. Meyer leverages advanced skills such as Ultrasonic Testing (UT) for flaw detection, resistograph bores, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for hard-to-reach elements. He brings experience calibrating structural analysis models using AASHTOWare BrR to determine As-Built and Deteriorated load capacities, delivering accurate, defensible load ratings. His expertise lies in the development and implementation of efficient, technology-driven inspection systems that streamline data collection and enhance reporting accuracy. Michael has been instrumental in creating robust inspection systems, incorporating GIS-based asset management platforms, and utilizing tools such as FastField forms to improve field data acquisition and analysis. His ability to innovate and integrate cutting-edge technology has positioned him as a leader in the field of bridge and transit infrastructure inspections.
At Strinteg, Michael serves as a Top Engineering Executive within the southeast region and bridge inspection task leader overseeing bridge inspection and analysis services throughout the region.
Michael’s Certifications and Licenses
- Professional Licenses
- Professional Engineer: SC, NC
- Specialized Access, Testing, and Safety Credentials
- SPRAT Level 1 – Rope Access Technician
- OSHA 10-Hour – General Industry
- Confined Space Entry Training
- American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- Federal and Industry Certifications
- FHWA-NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges (NHI 130078)
- FHWA-NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (NHI 130055) and Refresher
- FHWA-NHI Underwater Bridge Inspection (NHI 130091)
- FHWA-NHI Stream Stability and Scour at Highway Bridges (NHI-135047)



