Bridge Inspector

TPD; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TPD is seeking experienced Certified Bridge Safety Inspectors to join their team. This role can be based in any of our Pennsylvania offices, including Harrisburg. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience and a desire to work in a flexible and supportive environment.

Responsibilities include planning bridge inspections, reviewing plans, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and CBI certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field.
• Willingness to complete training to become a Certified Bridge Inspector.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and preparation of bridge inspections.
• Review plans and site layouts gathering necessary information.
• Inspect bridge components for structural integrity and safety.
• Assign Condition and Appraisal ratings to bridge components.
• Collect inspection data and enter it into PennDOT’s BMS3 system.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Data collection and analysis

Navigation in rugged terrain

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI)

Job description

Overview

Ranked the #4 Large Employer to Work for in America and residing in the Top 400 on Engineering News Record (ENR)'s List of Top Design Firms in the nation, TPD is currently hiring experienced Certified Bridge Safety Inspectors. This position can be based out of any of our Pennsylvania offices, including Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Doylestown, Pittsburgh, Pottstown, or West Chester.

Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work cohesively within a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects. Additionally, we offer a creative, flexible, supportive and fun environment!

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and preparation of bridge inspections by collecting existing bridge reports and data, gathering equipment, coordinating inspection routes, etc.
• Review and interpret plans and site layouts to obtain information about the bridges.
• Assist in inspecting bridge superstructures, substructures, approach roadways, safety features (guide rail), stream channels, and signing as required for structural integrity, general safety, continued conformance to specifications and codes, and compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards NBIS and FHWA bridge inspection metrics.
• Assigning Condition and Appraisal ratings to the various components of bridges in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Collection of bridge inspection data and entry into PennDOT’s BMS3 Bridge Management.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is desirable but not required.
• Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) or willingness to complete a 3-week training course and pass the test to become a Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI).
• A willingness and ability to work both indoors and outdoors during all types of weather and year-round. Inspections may be performed day or night, with work periods longer than 8 hours.
• The ability to navigate in and around bridge structures, which may require traversing rugged terrain with thick vegetation, working at heights, climbing, wading in waterways, working from a boat, and working in and around traffic.
• Willingness to travel within PA (Travel time is paid).
• Valid Driver’s License.

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