Bridge Inspector

TPD; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TPD is seeking experienced Certified Bridge Safety Inspectors, with the opportunity to work from various Pennsylvania offices including Philadelphia. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Your role will involve assisting with bridge inspections, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collecting data for reports. TPD values a supportive and flexible work environment, dedicated to public quality of life.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) or willingness to complete training.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and prep for bridge inspections.
• Inspect bridge superstructures and substructures for integrity.
• Collect and enter bridge inspection data into PennDOT’s BMS3.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Team collaboration

Data collection

Condition rating assignment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

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.

At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public, and are dedicated to Moving Forward Together.