Certified Bridge Inspector

About the Team

Volkert is an employee-owned, Top 100 design firm celebrating a century of service since 1925. We are committed to providing creative solutions for sustainability, focusing on improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Our mission is to do meaningful work that improves quality of life throughout the communities we serve, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace across our nationwide offices.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Certified Bridge Inspector to support our Southeast Region, with locations in Maitland, Tampa, Miami, or Sunrise, Florida. In this role, you will be the guardian of public safety, performing critical bridge inspections ranging from culverts to large complex bridges and ancillary structures like signs and traffic signals.

Your day will involve a dynamic mix of fieldwork and office responsibilities. You will travel to various bridges throughout Florida and potentially other states to conduct topside and underwater inspections. Beyond the physical inspection, you will be responsible for developing and reviewing detailed inspection reports, ensuring all data is accurately entered and compliant with national standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to build a career that makes a tangible difference in the safety and longevity of our infrastructure.

Hiring Process

Candidates must successfully complete specific federal training certifications, including FHWA/NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges. The selection process includes a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe work environment and, if applicable, a post-offer fit-for-duty evaluation to confirm the ability to safely perform essential functions such as climbing ladders and working at heights. A valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report are also required.

Equal Opportunity

Volkert is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, sex, veteran status, or disability. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

Work location

Work model: On-site

145, Northeast 15th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, 33301, United States

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Key Responsibilities

check_circleInspect ancillary structures such as signs, light poles, and traffic signals
check_circleTravel to various bridge locations throughout Florida and the United States for structural inspections
check_circlePerform bridge inspections including topside and underwater assessments of culverts and complex structures
check_circleDevelop and review detailed bridge safety inspection reports
check_circleConduct data entry and manage office responsibilities related to inspection documentation

Requirements

verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent
verifiedMinimum of 1 year of bridge and/or ancillary inspection experience
verifiedUnderstanding of SNBI, evaluations, and report preparation
verifiedProficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
verifiedFHWA/NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges certification
verifiedValid driver's license
verifiedSatisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)
verifiedAbility to pass pre-employment drug screening

Nice to Have

Understanding of FDOT applications. Operation of aerial platforms such as bucket trucks and under bridge inspection vehicles. Dive training and certification. Boat operation skills. Successful completion of FHWA/NHI 130078 Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM), FHWA/NHI 130091 Underwater Bridge Inspection, and FHWA/NHI 130087 Inspection of Ancillary Highway Structures.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)check_circleMedical, Dental, and Vision insurancecheck_circle401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matchingcheck_circlePaid Time Off (PTO) and holidaysEmployer-Paid Life and AD&D insurance

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Fdot Applications, Bucket Trucks, Under Bridge Inspection Vehicles, Boat Operation, Fhwa/nhi 130055 Safety Inspection Of In-Service Bridges, Fhwa/nhi 130078 Bridge Inspection Techniques For Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (nstm), Fhwa/nhi 130091 Underwater Bridge Inspection, Fhwa/nhi 130087 Inspection Of Ancillary Highway Structures.

Education: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.

Frequently asked questions about Certified Bridge Inspector at Volkert, Inc.

What does a Certified Bridge Inspector at Volkert, Inc. do?expand_more

In this Certified Bridge Inspector at Volkert, Inc. role, you will inspect ancillary structures such as signs, light poles, and traffic signals; travel to various bridge locations throughout florida and the united states for structural inspections; perform bridge inspections including topside and underwater assessments of culverts and complex structures; and develop and review detailed bridge safety inspection reports.

What are the requirements for this Certified Bridge Inspector role?expand_more

Volkert, Inc. is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; Minimum of 1 year of bridge and/or ancillary inspection experience; Understanding of SNBI, evaluations, and report preparation; Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; FHWA/NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges certification; and Valid driver's license.

Where is the Certified Bridge Inspector role at Volkert, Inc. located?expand_more

Certified Bridge Inspector at Volkert, Inc. is based in 145, Northeast 15th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, 33301, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Certified Bridge Inspector job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Volkert, Inc. has listed this Certified Bridge Inspector role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Certified Bridge Inspector role?expand_more

Certified Bridge Inspector at Volkert, Inc. typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.

What skills do you need for the Certified Bridge Inspector role at Volkert, Inc.?expand_more

Key skills for Certified Bridge Inspector at Volkert, Inc. include Microsoft Word; Excel; Fdot Applications; Bucket Trucks; Under Bridge Inspection Vehicles; Boat Operation; Fhwa/nhi 130055 Safety Inspection Of In-Service Bridges; and Fhwa/nhi 130078 Bridge Inspection Techniques For Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (nstm).

What education is required for Certified Bridge Inspector at Volkert, Inc.?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required.

What category does the Certified Bridge Inspector role belong to?expand_more

Certified Bridge Inspector at Volkert, Inc. is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.