Bridge Inspector

Volkert Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspector to perform safety inspections and support the development of inspection reports in Tennessee and Mississippi. You'll assess structures ranging from culverts to complex bridges, documenting findings and reviewing inspection data for accuracy.

A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is preferred, along with strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Benefits include an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• 1+ year of bridge and/or ancillary structure inspection experience.
• Knowledge of national bridge inspection standards and reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on structures like bridges and culverts.
• Document findings and assist in developing inspection reports.
• Complete office tasks including report writing and data entry.

Skills

Ability to travel

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

EI (Engineer-in-Training) certification

Job description

Overview

Are we the road to your future?

We are currently seeking an experienced Bridge Inspector to support our Gulf Region, with work based in Mississippi and/or Tennessee. In this role, you'll perform bridge safety inspections and support the development and review of inspection reports. You'll work both in the field and the office, traveling to various structures to help ensure the safety and integrity of critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on structures ranging from culverts to large, complex bridges and ancillary structures (signs, light poles, traffic signals)
• Document findings and assist in developing detailed inspection reports
• Review inspection data and reports for accuracy and completeness
• Complete office tasks including report writing, data entry, and documentation

Qualifications

• Ability to travel, including overnight stays as needed
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• EI (Engineer-in-Training) certification
• 1+ year of bridge and/or ancillary structure inspection experience
• Knowledge of national bridge inspection standards and reporting practices
• Successful completion of FHWA/NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

"For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference."

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

Mississippi Tennessee