BRIDGE INSPECTOR 5

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Bridge Inspector for District 61 in Baton Rouge. You will perform inspections of on-system and off-system bridges, document conditions, and support repairs and maintenance with strong attention to safety and accuracy.

This hands-on field role requires travel to bridge locations, adherence to DOTD procedures, and participation in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus six years of bridge inspection experience.
• Additional paths include engineering sub-professional experience with bridge inspection, or degrees with required inspection years.
• FHWA-completed bridge inspection training is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect bridge components (superstructures, substructures, approaches, waterways, safety features).
• Take measurements and perform field tests as needed.
• Document conditions with notes, sketches, photos, and narratives.
• Complete inspection reports and maintain bridge files in required systems.
• Coordinate with local agencies and bridge owners for off-system inspections.
• Assist with special access equipment inspections and accident documentation.
• Participate in structured training and continuing education.
• Support emergency/disaster response activities when needed.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Fieldwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (FE exam eligible) or PE licensed

Job description

This is a departmental promotional opportunity open to DOTD employees only.**

About This Job

DISTRICT 61 - UNIT 051 – Baton Rouge

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

Help protect the traveling public by inspecting bridges and documenting conditions that guide repairs and maintenance.

Bridge Inspectors perform critical public safety work by conducting inspections of on-system and off-system bridges in accordance with established standards and DOTD procedures.

This is a hands-on field role that requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and strong documentation skills. Work is performed in a variety of environments and may involve heights, water, traffic exposure, weather conditions, and travel to bridge locations within the assigned district.

Positions are located in East Baton Rouge Parish, District 61 Unit 051 and report to the District Bridge Engineer.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus six years of experience in bridge inspection; OR
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus six years of experience in bridge inspection; OR
• Two years of experience in bridge design, bridge load rating, bridge maintenance, and/or bridge construction plus four years of experience in bridge inspection; OR
• Possession of a current license to practice professional engineering plus one year and six months of experience in bridge inspection; OR
• An associate's degree in engineering or engineering technology plus five years of experience in bridge inspection; OR
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering and a passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam plus three years of experience in bridge inspection.

Note: Incumbents are required to have successfully completed a FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.

Note: Any college hours or degree must be from a college or university as accredited by ABET or given equivalency by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties

• Inspect bridge components (superstructure, substructure, approaches, waterways, safety features, etc.)
• Take measurements and perform field tests as needed
• Document conditions using notes, sketches, photographs, and narratives
• Complete inspection reports and maintain bridge files/records in required systems
• Coordinate with local agencies and bridge owners for off-system inspections
• Support inspections involving special access equipment (bucket trucks, man lifts, ladders, etc.)
• Assist with accident damage documentation and reporting
• Participate in structured training and required continuing education
• Support emergency/disaster response activities when needed

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotional

Compensation: This is a promotional opportunity for DOTD Employees only.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Thaddaeus Manuel

Bridge Engineer

225-231-4161

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.